Ireland squads named for summer tours
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced the senior Ireland squad that will tour the USA and Canada, and the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia, this summer.
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced the senior Ireland squad that will tour the USA and Canada, and the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia, this summer.
Aidan O'Brien's Imperial Monarch reappears in the Canadian International at Woodbine on Sunday.
The Irish show jumping team bounced back with a vengeance at the five-star Nations' Cup in Spruce Meadows, Canada, one of the biggest shows in the world.
They say a change is as good as a rest, and so Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea is hoping his move to MLS side Toronto FC can kick-start his career.
Diana Matheson scored a last-gasp goal to earn Canada the Olympic bronze medal at the expense of France with a 1-0 win.
The United States grabbed a last-gasp extra-time winner to seal their place in the women's Olympics football final for the fifth successive tournament.
The United States, chasing a third successive Olympic gold, will meet neighbours Canada in the semi-finals of the women's soccer tournament while France meet world champions Japan after all four convincingly won their quarter-finals on Friday.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played his way into the history books today as he defeated Canada's Milos Raonic in the longest three-set tennis match in Olympic history.
American Robert Garrigus takes a single-shot lead into the final round of the RBC Canadian Open after scoring a six-under par 64.
Open champion Ernie Els is to honour his commitment to this week's Canadian Open.
Barry Murphy broke the Irish senior 50m Butterfly record at the Canada Cup in Montreal.
Canada's synchronised swimming team has announced its technical routine theme for the Olympics is soccer.
Shane Sweetnam continued his run of sparkling form at Spruce Meadows on Sunday night when he claimed the runner-up place in the World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix.
Darragh Kerins finished third place in Saturday's World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows in Canada, with fellow Irish riders Richie Moloney and Jennifer Crooks also featuring in the top ten.
Sebastian Vettel superbly grabbed the 32nd pole position of his Formula One career and second in succession ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Ryder Hesjedal became Canada's first ever winner at a Grand Tour event as he snatched victory from Joaquim Rodriguez on a dramatic final stage of the Giro d'Italia.
Spain's Francisco Ventoso (Movistar) claimed victory in the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish, with Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin) holding onto the leader's pink jersey.
John Mooney joins Damien O'Meara to discuss the win over Canada and looks forward to the game against Holland.
Ireland crushed Canada by 10 wickets in Dubai to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Twenty20 tournament.
Conor Swail and Dermott Lennon were in the top five again on Saturday night at the World Cup show in Toronto.