Denis Fogarty: Week off has given Ireland chance to regroup
Ireland are reporting a clean bill of health heading into Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Parma.
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Carty, Bealham and Buckley fitness boost for Connacht
Connacht have been handed a major boost ahead of their BKT United Rugby Championship run-in, with confirmation that Jack Carty, Finlay Bealham and Denis Buckley have all returned to training.
James Ryan signs contract extension with IRFU and Leinster
James Ryan has extended his central contract with the IRFU to remain at Leinster until the summer of 2025.
Sean O'Brien relishing life as a coach in Leinster environment
Former Ireland international Sean O'Brien expects to stay in the same coaching role with Leinster next season ahead of the province's backroom ticket being finalised.
Australia and New Zealand mark 100-day countdown to Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand marked the 100-day countdown to the global soccer showpiece on Tuesday with a call for gender equity in sport and a rallying cry for fans to get behind the event.
Battle of the breakdown key for Champions Cup last contenders
The breakdown is a key factor to winning any game, the Champions Cup quarter-finals were no different.
Ikeys, NWU Eagles to meet in Varsity Cup final
UCT Ikeys and NWU Eagles will meet in the final of the 2023 Varsity Cup.
Keith Earls among travelling Munster party for South Africa trek
Ireland internationals Keith Earls and Jeremy Loughman are among the 31-man Munster squad for their double-header in South Africa.