Ireland rally late on to overcome Austria
Ireland's women secured a dramatic 73-67 friendly win over Austria, following a fourth quarter comeback, having trailed for the majority of the contest at the National Basketball Arena.
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Dunlevy and Kelly claim second World Championship gold
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly completed the double at the Para-Cycling Road World Championships, soloing to victory in the WB Road Race.
Jessica Pegula sends World No1 Iga Swiatek packing in Montreal
World number one Iga Swiatek was beaten in three sets by Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals of the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal.
Connacht claim famous one point win over Leinster
Connacht threw the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship title race wide open with an epic 18-17 win over a much-fancied Leinster at the Sportsground. Ireland international Méabh Deely gleefully scored the all-important 81st-minute try, but Connacht still had to endure eight more minutes - including a penalty miss from Leinster captain Hannah O'Connor - before being confirmed as winners of this six-try thriller. Connacht's only previous Interpro victory over Leinster was an 8-5 triumph at Tuam RFC back in December 2016, and this result gives Lyndon Jones' charges a real shot at making September's final. The first round clash exploded into life with a Deely try after just 94 seconds. A penalty from captain and Vodafone player-of-the-match Nicole Fowley had the westerners leading 8-5 at half-time. Despite the rain and wind, Leinster lock Eimear Corri showed her finishing skills with a terrific 15th-minute score. Aoife Wafer also starred for the Blues on her debut, albeit that she spent 10 minutes in the sin bin. The visitors looked to be taking control when Sene Taiti-Fanene and new cap Naoise O'Reilly both crossed during the third quarter. The home side were suddenly trailing 17-8 and with centre Clara Barrett in the sin bin. Full-back Deely, still just 22, rallied Connacht by setting up replacement Orla Dixon to score on the hour mark. Even better followed when the Ballinasloe native gathered Barrett's offload to complete her brace and decide the contest.
Farrell shown red as England edge out Wales
England's preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.
Mayo veteran Doherty announces inter-county retirement
Mayo forward Jason Doherty has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
Newcastle smash depleted Villa in five-goal rout
Sandro Tonali paid off the first instalment of his €60million transfer fee as he marked a fine debut with his first goal and inspired Newcastle to a 5-1 drubbing of Aston Villa. The 23-year-old Italy international opened the scoring just six minutes into his first competitive appearance for the Magpies and had a hand in two more of their goals as Alexander Isak helped himself to a double and substitutes Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes struck late on after Moussa Diaby, also making his bow in England's top flight, had levelled.
Stott steers Bucanero Fuerte home in Phoenix Stakes
Bucanero Fuerte provided trainer Adrian Murray and owners Amo Racing with a first taste of Group One success with an impressive display in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.