Battling Ireland fall to defeat in Six Nations opener against France
Ireland opened their Women's Guinness Six Nations campaign with a 38-17 defeat to France, but they produced a performance that was a marked improvement on last season's loss.
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Preview: New era for Ireland but tough start awaits in France
And so, the latest new era begins.
Robinho arrested in Brazil, will serve rape sentence
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho has been arrested in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago.
John Kiely defends decision to appear as character witness for Kyle Hayes
Limerick hurling manager John Kiely has defended his decision to provide a character witness for Kyle Hayes, saying his presence at Limerick Circuit Court was a show of support rather than a signal he condoned his actions.
Former footballer avoids jail for breaking opponent's jaw
A former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international footballer has avoided jail for breaking an opponent's jaw during a match.
Spanish court bails convicted rapist Dani Alves for €1m
Former Brazil international Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in a €1,000,000 bail agreement denounced by the victim's lawyer as "justice for the rich".
Suspended sentence for Limerick hurler over violent disorder
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after being convicted last December of two counts of violent disorder.
FAI's four-year sponsor search ends as Sky expands deal to men's team
The FAI has announced that Sky will become the new sponsor of the Republic of Ireland men's team, while the already existing deal with the women’s side is to be extended.