Blow for Republic of Ireland as Julie-Ann Russell announces retirement
New Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward has been shorn of more experience after Galway United's Julie-Ann Russell announced her retirement from the game.
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Breaking Manchester City set for another Real Madrid battle, Celtic pitted against Bayern Munich
Manchester City will square up to Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League play-off showdown, while Celtic have been pitted against German giants Bayern Munich.
Maro Itoje says England 'ready to go' as they target Ireland upset
Maro Itoje says England are "ready to go" as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style.
Six Nations - Ireland v England: All you need to know
Ireland start the defence of their Guinness Six Nations championship against England on Saturday afternoon at Aviva Stadium.
Donal Lenihan: Height and experience to swing it for Ireland
Looking ahead to tomorrow's mouth-watering Six Nations contest in Dublin, one thing that really sticks out is the depth of options available to interim head coach Simon Easterby.
Women's Super League deadline day: Arsenal loan Chloe Kelly, Keira Walsh heading to Chelsea
Arsenal have announced a loan move for England forward Chloe Kelly from Manchester City while Chelsea are expected to confirm the signing of her international team-mate Keira Walsh from Barcelona after a busy transfer deadline day in the Women's Super League.
Motorsport Ireland keen to find new place for Galway International in calendar
Motorsport Ireland say they are "anxious" to run the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally at some point this year after the event was postponed due to the after-effects of Storm Eowyn.
