Caolán Scully

RTÉ Sport intern

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

15 August 2025; Owen Elding of Sligo Rovers encourages the Sligo Rovers supporters after Bohemians had a penalty saved during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Bohemians and Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephe

FAI Cup: Third Round Recap

Bohs shocked at home by Sligo as Cork, Galway, Kerry and Finn Harps progress to the last eight.

Soccer • 15 Aug

31 August 2024; Leah Tarpey of Leinster in action against Alana McInerney of Munster during the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship final between Leinster and Munster at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Women's Interpro's Round 2: All you need to know

Round two of the Women's Interprovincial series promises to be a gripping weekend as we get a repeat of last year's final between Leinster and Munster, while Connacht welcome a strong-looking Ulster squad to Galway.

Rugby • 16 Aug

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Justin Rose of England reacts after making a birdie on the 18th hole during a playoff against J.J. Spaun during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tenness

Rose captures FedEx St Jude after dramatic play-off

Justin Rose held off JJ Spaun after a dramatic three-hole play-off to claim the FedEx St Jude Championship in Tennessee, as Tommy Fleetwood faltered on the final day.

Golf • 11 Aug

9 August 2025; Sam Monaghan of Ireland is tackled by Justine Pelletier of Canada during the Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Canada at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

World Cup warm-up recap: Canada overpower Ireland

Ireland ramped up their World Cup preparations in Belfast but Canada, ranked second in the world, proved too strong as they recorded a 47-26 win.

Rugby • 09 Aug

REPRO FREE ***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** EDITORIAL USE ONLY 2025 Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Launch, IRFU High Performance Centre, Dublin 1/8/2025Connacht's Ava Ryder, Munster's Maeve Óg O’Leary, Leinster's Molly Boyne and Ulst

Women's Interpros 2025: All you need to know

The Vodafone Women's Interprovincial series kicks off this afternoon with a double header that sees defending champions Leinster host Ulster at the Energia Stadium and Connacht visit Munster in Cork.

Rugby • 10 Aug