South Africa set up clash of styles against New Zealand
South Africa are through to back to back World Cup finals after a gripping encounter with England in Paris.
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Preview: Four sides begin First Division play-offs
The League of Ireland First Division play-offs begin tonight as four sides plot their path to the top flight over the next three weeks.
Study finds link between CTE and length of career
A rugby player's risk of developing the incurable brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is relative to the length of their career, a new study indicates.
Against The Head: New Zealand have edge ahead of final
Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan both make New Zealand the slightest of favourites ahead of a World Cup final which has the potential to be a "classic".
Daly: Patience key for Europe-bound St Pat's
St Patrick's Athletic’s feint title hopes remain on life support, but manager Jon Daly was pleased his side stayed patient as European football was guaranteed with a 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers.
Postecoglou critical of table-topping Tottenham despite record start
Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed the best start by a new manager in the Premier League but the Australian said a slipshod second half during their 2-0 win over Fulham had tempered the satisfaction of going top of the table.
Lenihan: 'Loosehead destroyer' Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority
South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan.
Israel's fixtures rearranged by UEFA due to conflict
Israel's men and women have had their fixtures rearranged with clubs expected to release players outside the international window.