Rugby World Cup - Ireland v Tonga: All you need to know
After getting off the mark in Pool B with an 82-8 victory over Romania, Ireland face a step up in quality when they head for Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes to take on Tonga on Saturday.
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Thomas hits form as Theegala leads the way in California
Justin Thomas found some much-needed form ahead of the Ryder Cup as he shot a second round 67 in the Fortinet Championship.
Bohs boss Cronin: Teams 'would be mad' not to go after Jonathan Afolabi
Bohemians boss Gary Cronin is hopeful his side can hang on to in-form striker Jonathan Afolabi until the end of the season but admits "teams would be mad not to be interested" in the player after his two-goal salvo knocked Drogheda out of the FAI Cup on Friday evening.
David Humphreys: Ireland v Tonga Talking Points
Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys assesses the opening round of the Rugby World Cup and challenges facing Andy Farrell's hopeful Ireland side as they face Tonga.
Club action the focus for Meath star Niamh O'Sullivan
In what has been a rare year without some form of inter-county silverware, Meath stalwart Niamh O'Sullivan is hoping to achieve another career highlight in the colours of Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels over the coming weeks.
'Grateful' Conor Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count
When Conor Murray first threw the Irish number 9 jersey over his back in 2011, it marked a phenomenal rise for the Munster scrum-half.
Brendan Hackett: The 'accidental coach' still getting the buzz
Running coach Brendan Hackett knows the importance of planning and preparation better than anyone, but if Olympians can come a cropper on the big day, he can appreciate how easy it would be for many of the 20,000 expected to compete in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon to make some elementary mistakes next month.
