RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish squad reaction, Boks' big bench and Fiji's famous win
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
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Neutral zone crash forces Eddie Dunbar out of Vuelta
A crash ahead of stage five has ruled Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar out of the remainder of the Vuelta Espana.
Bemand names returning Parsons and Higgins in first Ireland squad
New Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand has included Beibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins in his first squad ahead of the inaugural WXV3 competition in Dubai.
Raphael Varane ruled out of Arsenal game as Man United's injury problems pile up
Raphael Varane has been ruled out for a few weeks as Manchester United's injury issues pile up ahead of the Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Gleeson appointed interim Republic of Ireland boss in wake of Pauw exit
Eileen Gleeson has been appointed interim boss of the Republic of Ireland team.
Samoa's Andrew Goodman backs Ireland to 'go really deep' in World Cup
Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will "go really deep" in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman. New Zealander Goodman watched from the sidelines on Saturday evening in Bayonne as Ireland stretched their winning run to 13 matches with a narrow 17-13 success over Samoa. The 40-year-old former Leinster player, who has been working with the Pacific island nation since 2021, has connections with many of Ireland's squad having returned to the Dublin-based province last year to assist Leo Cullen. Asked if Ireland are serious challengers for the Webb Ellis Cup, he replied: "Definitely, they've been playing outstanding footy.
Venus Williams' 24th US Open ends in emphatic defeat
Venus Williams' 24th US Open was brought to an abrupt end inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night.
Duggan: Pauw cloud lifted, but next appointment crucial
The passage of time will be kind on Vera Pauw's stint in charge of Ireland, but choosing her successor will be key to maintaining an upward trajectory for women's football, says former international Karen Duggan.