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Monaghan wants Ireland to build on WXV win

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team aim to build on last weekend's big win over Kazakhstan as they prepare to take on Colombia in the WXV3.

Saints will keep fighting to stay in title race - Jon Daly

St Patrick's Athletic manager Jon Daly was pleased with what he saw as his side ground out a 2-0 win over Bohemians in difficult conditions at Dalymount Park on Friday night.

'It's great for the town' - Boyle football on the rise

While their male compatriots are looking to bridge a 96-year gap this weekend, the Boyle ladies footballers created their own piece of history in Ballyforan last Saturday.

New 'rugby perspectives' to freshen up Connacht

Connacht will benefit from fresh "rugby perspectives" as they kick off their BKT URC campaign with a new coaching ticket, says Pete Wilkins.

England expect Boks to bring big hits & clever wits

England are ready for scheming from South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night [8pm kick-off] but believe the World Cup will be decided in other areas.