RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland to lay down a RWC mark, opening week predictions
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Munster out-half and Cork Constitution coach Jonny Holland.
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Postcard from Paris: All eyes on Mbappe on eve of Rugby World Cup
ICI C'EST PARIS – three words emblazoned across the top tier of the magnificent Parc des Princes.
Irish crews seal three Olympic spots at World Championship in Belgrade
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy eased into the men’s lightweight double 'A' final at the World Rowing Championship on Thursday and qualified their boat for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the process.
'Full steam ahead' - Andy Farrell expects Ireland to deliver
Andy Farrell says he expects a "fantastic" performance from Ireland when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Romania on Saturday.
Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland
New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday (2.30pm) as number 8 Cristian Chirica wears the captain's armband on the country’s return to the global finals.
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy well placed after opening rounds of 68 and 69 respectively at the K Club
Shane Lowry shot an opening round of 68 that currently leaves him two shots behind clubhouse leaders Jordan Smith, Thomas Bjorn and Ross Fisher at the Horizon Irish Open, with Rory McIlroy a shot further back at the K Club.
Johnny Sexton starts as Ireland name strong team for RWC opener against Romania
Johnny Sexton has been named to start in Ireland's Rugby World Cup meeting with Romania on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell picking close to a full-strength side for the Pool B opener in Bordeaux.
Chappet feels Onesto can shine in Irish Champion Stakes
Fabrice Chappet is confident last year's runner-up Onesto will put up another bold show when he takes on the likes of King Of Steel and Auguste Rodin in Saturday's Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes.