Ireland fall outside top 50 in FIFA rankings
The Republic of Ireland men's team have dropped to 52nd in the latest FIFA world rankings.
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Munster to host Crusaders in inaugural 'Clash of Champions'
Munster have announced that they will host Super Rugby champions Crusaders in the first-ever 'Clash of Champions' in 2024.
Eddie Jones wants Wallabies to drop aversion to kicking game
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Question marks hover as Mayo and Dublin collide again
There's little time for Mayo to bask in a win over the neighbours with another seismic game against our modern foes looming.
Cooney sanction 'harsh' says Sexton as Ireland prepare for Australia clash
Mark Sexton believes that Hugh Cooney has paid a high price for a split-second incident that has ruled the Ireland centre out of the rest of the World Rugby U20 Championships.
Ireland's second ODI with West Indies a washout
Ireland's second ODI with the West Indies was abandoned after 8.4 overs due to rain in Saint Lucia.
Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one of second Ashes Test at Lord's
Kevin Pietersen accused England of an "absolutely shambolic" opening day at Lord’s after Australia’s batters took control of the second Ashes Test.
Rianna Jarrett: I'm bitterly disappointed for Leanne Leanne Kiernan
Rianna Jarrett said she's "bitterly disappointed" for Leanne Kiernan after the Liverpool striker missed out on selection for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup squad.