RTÉ Rugby podcast: Picking our Irish RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
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Billy Vunipola handed three-match ban, will miss England's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina
Billy Vunipola has joined Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of the World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.
Louise Shanahan fails to advance from 800m heats
Louise Shanahan failed to advance to the semi-finals of the women's 800 metres at the Worlds Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Greg Allen: Resilient Ciara Mageean on the edge of greatness
As I read through some of the race reports and reaction to Ciara Mageean's brilliant performance in the 1500m final at the World Championships in Budapest, one headline caught my eye.
Australia to follow Ireland with centralised model
Rugby Australia (RA) will take greater control of the sport's high performance programme in a bid to strengthen the national teams after reaching an agreement with provincial member unions on structural reforms.
Jimmy O'Brien pleased to show off versatility for RWC place
Jimmy O'Brien is hoping that his versatility will stand to him when Ireland head coach Andy Farrell decides on his final Rugby World Cup squad later this week.
Pride mingled with disappointment for Ciara Mageean after running 'perfect race'
Ciara Mageean took pride in running the "perfect race" in the world final of the women's 1500m but said she was "so disappointed" to finish fourth and just outside the medals in Budapest.
Champions League round-up: Rangers and PSV all square after opening leg
Rangers' Champions League hopes are in the balance after PSV Eindhoven came from behind twice to draw 2-2 in a pulsating play-off first-leg tie at Ibrox.