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Aoife O'Rourke lost a close fight with Anastasia Shamonova

O'Rourke sisters lose World Boxing Championships finals

The O'Rourke sisters have been defeated in finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.

Lisa O'Rourke celebrates with her coaches (from L) Damian Kennedy, Zaur Antia and Eoin Pluck

Outstanding O'Rourke sisters advance to World finals

Sisters Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke have guaranteed themselves silver medals at a minimum after they both reached finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia on Friday.

Boxing • 14 Mar

Lisa O'Rourke in quarter-final action in Serbia

O'Rourke sisters secure World medals in Serbia

Roscommon sisters Lisa and Aoife O'Rourke have secured podium places at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.

Boxing • 13 Mar

Lisa O'Rourke won her third major international gold medal

Gold and silver for Ireland at U-23 Euros

Lisa O'Rourke has claimed the European Under-23 light middleweight title in Sofia while Carleigh Irving won silver at flyweight.

Boxing • 19 Oct 24

Lisa O'Rourke will not take part in the National Elite Boxing Championships

O'Rourke out of Nationals with broken thumb

World champion Lisa O'Rourke has been ruled out of the National Elite Boxing Championships.

Boxing • 11 Jan 23

Gavin Bazunu claimed the title at last year's RTÉ Sport Awards

Young Sportsperson of the Year award nominees revealed

Five emerging stars have been shortlisted for the RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year award after seeing their careers reach new heights in 2022.

other sport • 06 Dec 22

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke were all smiles at Dublin airport

Joyous homecoming for Broadhurst and O'Rourke

Boxers Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke received a huge welcome home from family, friends and supporters at Dublin Airport on Saturday evening as the world champions returned from Istanbul proudly wearing their gold medals.

Boxing • 21 May 22

Lisa O'Rourke with her gold medal in Turkey

History-making Broadhurst & O'Rourke win gold at Worlds

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke wrote their names into the history books of Irish boxing as the two fighters secured gold medals at the Women's World Championships in Istanbul.

Boxing • 20 May 22

World Ch'ships recap: Gold for Broadhurst & O'Rourke

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke have both won gold medals at the world championships in Turkey.

Boxing • 19 May 22

Lisa O'Rourke celebrates her semi-final success

Broadhurst and O'Rourke bidding for Turkish delight

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke will contest the biggest fights of their careers when they enter the ring at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships Istanbul 2022 this evening.

Boxing • 19 May 22

Amy Broadhurst is now guaranteed at least a silver medal at the world championships

Broadhurst and O'Rourke into World finals

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke enjoyed semi-final victories to progress to the gold medal match at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships Istanbul 2022.

Boxing • 18 May 22