Virgil van Dijk says contract extension talks have begun
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said formal discussions over a contract extension have begun at the Premier League club, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
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Julie-Ann Russell says Ireland U23s would help League of Ireland
Julie-Ann Russell says the formation of a Republic of Ireland Under-23s would benefit the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division and the national senior team as a crucial bridge between both levels of football.
Limerick stalwart Graeme Mulcahy calls time on county career
After 16 seasons as a Limerick senior hurler, Graeme Mulcahy has called time on his inter-county career.
URC: Max Deegan and Jacob Stockdale raise hands for Ireland calls
With Andy Farrell due to name his squad for the Autumn Nations Series on Wednesday, the weekend was the last chance for some of the players on the fringes to impress the Ireland head coach.
WSL: Stunning Kaneryd volley helps Chelsea past Spurs
Chelsea's Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scored a stunning flying volley as Sonia Bompastor’s side maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 5-2 win over Tottenham.
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Expect more teams to let ball do the work
With the proposed new playing rules having a definite aim of speeding up the game of Gaelic football, Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the emphasis on speed won't lead to a wider gulf between counties, in that it's his expectation that teams will let the ball do the work in transitioning up the field.
Connacht ease Mack Hansen injury fears ahead of Ireland's autumn schedule
Mack Hansen is in line to return for Connacht for next weekend's BKT URC clash with Dragons, easing fears about the winger’s availability for Ireland’s upcoming internationals.
Noelle Murray hails 'fire in the belly' after another FAI Cup triumph
Noelle Murray had been involved 10 Sports Direct FAI Cup finals before Sunday's showdown with Athlone Town, but success still tasted as sweet as ever for the Shelbourne stalwart.