Tucker: Ireland won't underestimate depleted England Lorcan Tucker admitted taking on a shadow England side will "take some adapting" to but the wicketkeeper-batter senses Ireland are up for the challenge. Cricket • 19 hrs
Kolisi relishing 'as big as it gets' date with Ireland South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday is as big as it gets according to captain Siya Kolisi, … Rugby • 21 Sep
England rest Root, Kohler-Cadmore call-up for ODI squad Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland, with wicketkeeper-batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore replacing the former captain. Cricket • 21 Sep
Ireland's ODI with England abandoned due to rain The first of the three one-day internationals between Ireland and was called off due to rain without a ball being bowled at Headingley. Cricket • 20 Sep
Springboks 7:1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe South Africa know there is a risk to their 7:1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with … Rugby • 20 Sep
Two areas likely to decide outcome against South Africa If Ireland can brush up on their accuracy at the breakdown and the penalty count, victory over world champions South Africa is well within reach, … Rugby • 19 Sep
Harte set to join Derry after quitting Louth post Mickey Harte has stepped down from his role as manager of Louth's footballers and is poised to succeed Ciarán Meenagh as Derry boss. Football • 19 Sep
No split loyalties for Herring clan South Africa-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring insists there will be no split loyalties among his family and friends when his side face the Springboks at … Rugby • 18 Sep
Nienaber proud of Boks defence ahead of Ireland clash South Africa's defence will be one of the key challenges Ireland will need to overcome in Saturday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup pool stage clash, with … Rugby World Cup • 18 Sep
O'Connell wary of Ireland's high penalty count Putting 59 points on a side of the calibre of Tonga was no mean feat says Paul O'Connell, but the Ireland forwards coach is hopeful … Rugby • 17 Sep
Sexton eyes 'huge challenge' from South Africa Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display. Rugby • 17 Sep
Farrell: A fitting way for Sexton to break Irish record Johnny Sexton surpassed the Irish points record with a stunning try and coach Andy Farrell said it was a "fitting" score. Rugby • 17 Sep
'Grateful' Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count Conor Murray hopes that Ireland's 'best day' will come at this latest World Cup in France. Rugby • 16 Sep
Bleyendaal promises Tonga will "fire some shots" Assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal says Tonga intend to "really fire some shots" at the Rugby World Cup and warned Ireland's "well-oiled machine" to expect a … Rugby • 15 Sep
IABA settle employment dispute with Bernard Dunne The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has settled an employment rights dispute with its former high-performance director Bernard Dunne. Boxing • 13 Sep
Erasmus expects to have Etzebeth back for Ireland clash South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out for seven to 10 days with a shoulder injury, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on … Rugby • 11 Sep
All-Ireland football final to retain July date for 2024 A proposal to move the 2024 All-Ireland senior football final to the first weekend of August was heavily defeated at a meeting of the GAA's … Football • 11 Sep
Risks not rewarded as defensive errors cost Ireland Three years creating a team around a solid back line, but in the end it proved their Achilles Heel, as the Ireland defence were crushed … Soccer • 11 Sep
Henshaw in frame to face Tonga - Easterby Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for next weekend's Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga as part of a potentially fully-fit squad. Rugby • 11 Sep
No plan to target Sexton, says Romania coach Romania insist they will not target "world-class" Ireland captain Johnny Sexton on his comeback from almost six months on the sidelines. Rugby • 08 Sep
Herring never doubted ability to play at a World Cup Veteran Ireland hooker Rob Herring never doubted his ability to play at a Rugby World Cup as he prepares to make up for past disappointments … Rugby • 07 Sep
Doris looking to meet his own expectations in France Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World … Rugby • 07 Sep
Katie McCabe in the running for Women's Ballon d'Or Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been shortlisted for the Women's Ballon d'Or award. Soccer • 07 Sep
Toner: RWC schedule will work in Ireland's favour Former Ireland second row Devin Toner believes Ireland's favourable schedule at the Rugby World Cup will allow them to build momentum through the tournament. Rugby • 07 Sep
Normality now for Van der Flier after World recognition Josh van der Flier feels his team-mates have "long forgotten" about his status as World Player of the Year. Rugby World Cup • 06 Sep
