Ireland captain Nichola Fryday retires from Test rugby
The rebuild of Irish women's rugby has suffered another significant blow, with senior XV captain Nichola Fryday confirming her retirement from Test rugby.
Rte.ie Sport News
Mary Fowler: I represent Oz but I feel Irish as well
Mary Fowler helped Australia to beat a gutsy Republic of Ireland at the Accor Stadium on Thursday and then reflected on her close connection to the Emerald Isle.
Debutants Philippines pay the penalty against Switzerland
Switzerland made a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.
Dónal Óg Cusack's Hurling Nation: The All-Ireland final preview
Before we know if we will even have a summer this year, the ding for the All-Ireland final is sounded.
Limerick hurlers have history in their sights
There are thousands of green and white flags flying in the midwest wind this weekend as Limerick go for an historic four wins in a row - or their fifth All Ireland hurling title in six years, since they broke the 45 year old curse back in 2018.
Preview: Dublin derby kicks off FAI Cup first round
The first round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup begins tonight with little fanfare due to European exploits and the FIFA Women's World Cup, but there are many clubs dreaming of the Aviva Stadium in November.
Nigeria secure shock point against Canada in World Cup opener
Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty kick by Canadian captain Christine Sinclair in in the 50th minute, as Nigeria emerged with a surprising 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne.
Henshaw backing Sexton to avoid rust after suspension
Robbie Henshaw says he has full faith that Johnny Sexton will be able to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup, despite a near six-month layoff.