Caolán Scully

RTÉ Sport intern

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: England's Jess Breach during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Samoa at Franklin's Gardens on August 30, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie

England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his squad and made 12 changes to the starting XV, ahead of their final Pool A clash with Australia on Saturday evening in Brighton.

Rugby • 04 Sep

Savea to win 100th cap in South African showdown

All Blacks legend Ardie Savea will hit the Test centurion milestone on Saturday after being named to start in the mouthwatering Eden Park clash between the New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby • 04 Sep

Lowry and McIlroy among early starters at Irish Open

Home hopes Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington will all be among a stacked morning wave as the Amgen Irish Open commences on Thursday morning at The K Club in County Kildare.

Golf • 03 Sep

29 August 2025; Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates with team-mate Mason Melia, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McB

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

Two late goals sees Derry snatch a point off Pats as Cork get much needed win over Waterford in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 Aug

16 August 2025; Kathy Baker of Leinster on her way to scoring her side's second try despite the efforts of Munster players Aoife Fleming, left, and Gráinne Burke during the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Round 2 match between Leinster and M

Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know

Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware.

Rugby • 30 Aug

13 September 2021; Beibhinn Parsons of Ireland in action during the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifying Tournament match between Spain and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know

Ahead of Ireland's clash with Spain on Sunday, here's everything you need to know about Ireland's second opponents at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Aug

21 August 2025; Niamh O’Dowd during an Ireland Women's Rugby squad training session at Towcestrians Sports Club in Towcester, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

O'Dowd: Confident Ireland spurred on by 'green wave'

Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd feels the squad are in a confident state of mind ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener with Japan, backed by the belief of supporters and coaches alike.

Rugby • 23 Aug

20 August 2022; Linda Djougang of Ireland is tackled by the Japan defence during the Women's Rugby Summer Tour match between Japan and Ireland at Ecopa Stadium in Shizouka, Japan. Photo by Sportsfile

Japan women's rugby team: All you need to know

With the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup now just days away, all eyes are on Ireland's opener with Japan. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland's Pool C opponents.

Rugby • 21 Aug

Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts on the tenth green during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Scheffler claims fifth season win at BMW Championship

World number one Scottie Scheffler fired a sizzling final round of three-under-par 67 to claim the BMW Championship and secure a fifth victory this season.

Golf • 18 Aug

Beibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly, Meabh Deely

Ballinasloe trio ready to take Rugby World Cup by storm

As the club celebrates its 150th anniversary, Ballinasloe's Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely are excited to take on the challenge of Rugby World Cup 2025 and to make the local area proud.

Rugby • 18 Aug