David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points
Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup and challenges facing Andy Farrell's hopeful Ireland side.
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Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
Preview and tips: Irish Champions Festival
If only the results at Leopardstown and the Curragh at the Irish Champions Festival were as easy to predict as the outcome of Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday.
Gareth Southgate: I don't pick team based on external reaction
Gareth Southgate says he has never picked an England team "based on external reaction" and will not change tack despite Jordan Henderson facing a potential backlash from some fans for moving to Saudi Arabia.
Daniil Medvedev dethrones Carlos Alcaraz to book US Open final spot against Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev tore up the US Open script by knocking out defending champion and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final.
Stephanie Meadow in contention for top 20 finish at Queen City Championship
Stephanie Meadow is nine shots off the lead in a tie for 19th at the midway point of the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati.
World Cup debut next step on remarkable rise of Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell’s, he’s as close to a bolter as you could be.
First Division round-up: Galway and Waterford win big
SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Galway United ran out 4-1 winners over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds, but two stoppage-time goals added a gloss that their performance scarcely deserved.