Ireland motivated to take scalp in ODI against England
Ireland will be watching next month's World Cup from home but interim captain Paul Stirling insists there is no lack of motivation for their series against neighbours England.
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Conan and Bealham take part in Ireland training
Jack Conan, Finlay Bealham and Dan Sheehan all took part in training today in Tours as Ireland prepare for their World Cup clash against South Africa on Saturday (8pm).
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Where will Ireland v South Africa be won and lost?
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mick Kearney on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast, for a full preview of Ireland's crucial Pool B meeting with defending champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
Eileen Gleeson: Players are entitled to their opinions
Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson has said players are "entitled to their opinions" after Diane Caldwell's explosive criticism of Vera Pauw.
Mason Mount and Raphael Varane train ahead of Manchester United's Bayern Munich mission
Mason Mount and Raphael Varane trained on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.
Galway United to host Bohemians in FAI Cup semi-final
Galway United will host Bohemians in the semi-finals of the Sports Direct FAI Cup, while Cork City will welcome St Patrick's Athletic to Turner's Cross in the other tie.
Nicky Henderson confirms hurdles campaign for Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill will stay over hurdles this season, trainer Nicky Henderson has announced.
Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await
You won't get far against South Africa without a lineout, and the fear in recent months was that Ireland were struggling to get that setpiece going.