James McClean: Pain of being dropped swung retirement call
James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.
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Jim Crawford not concerned by Andrew Moran debate as Italy visit Cork for crucial Under-21 qualifier
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford insists he is unconcerned by the argument over whether Andrew Moran should have been promoted to the senior side last week.
World finalist Daniel Wiffen eyeing podiums in Paris
Daniel Wiffen limbered up for next month's European Short Course Championships with a dominant display at the British Universities & Colleges Sport Championships in Sheffield at the weekend.
United Rugby Championship round five team of the week: Hanrahan and Keenan among stand-outs
It was a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in round five of the United Rugby Championship.
'If it's my last game, so be it' - Stephen Kenny still playing waiting game ahead of New Zealand clash
"If it is my last game, so be it," said Stephen Kenny as he faced the media for the pre-match press conference at the FAI headquarters in Dublin on Monday morning.
Former Springbok World Cup winner Strydom dies in car accident
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Jury sworn in as Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with assault
A jury was sworn in this afternoon to hear a trial of three men, including five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes, who are charged with violent disorder and assault causing harm to a man at a nightclub in Limerick city.
Exeter Chiefs apologise after Monye reports racism from fan
Exeter Chiefs issued an apology to former England international Ugo Monye after he accused a supporter of racist abuse at Sunday's match against Gloucester.