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Cliodhna Moloney was not impressed with Anthony Eddy's interview

Team-mates fail to row in behind Moloney 'slurry' tweet

Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and lock Nichola Fryday have distanced themselves from comments made by team-mate Cliodhna Moloney yesterday.

Rugby • 11 Nov 21

Carli Lloyd bids farewell to international soccer

Carli Lloyd says farewell as US hammer South Korea

Carli Lloyd bid farewell to the US women's national team during an emotional friendly in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

All Blacks' USA exhibition didn't sit right with me

Jonny Holland discusses the All Blacks' 104-14 demolition of a USA team missing first choice players and how such a fixture does not bring any tangible benefits to international rugby.

Rugby • 26 Oct 21

Spieth is already looking ahead to the next instalment at the Marco Simone Golf Club in two years

Spieth confident USA can be just as dominant in 2023

Jordan Spieth believes the new generation of American Ryder Cup stars can repeat their record victory on European soil in two years' time.

Golf • 27 Sep 21

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with USA team-mates after the 19-9 Ryder Cup victory

Record-breaking Ryder Cup victory for dominant USA

An emotional Rory McIlroy was reduced to tears as the United States regained the Ryder Cup with a record-breaking performance at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 26 Sep 21

Andy Farrell's side face four matches in four weeks starting at the end of October

Ireland boss Farrell assembles 50 for training camp

Andy Farrell is holding a training camp for 50 players as Ireland gear up for their Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 18 Sep 21

Kevin Durant celebrates with other member of the USA team at Saitama Super Arena

Tokyo 2020: USA overcome French resistance

Kevin Durant led the USA to an 87-82 victory over France in the men's basketball final in Tokyo, avenging a first-round loss and claiming a 16th gold for the country in the sport.

Olympics • 07 Aug 21

US midfielder Sebastian Lletget lifts the trophy

USA find extra gear to edge Mexico in Gold Cup final

Miles Robinson scored in the 117th minute as the USA beat Mexico 1-0 in the final of the 16th CONCACAF Gold Cup in Las Vegas.

Soccer • 02 Aug 21

Harry McNulty of Ireland scores a try during the Pool C match against the USA

Tokyo 2020: Two defeats on opening day for Ireland 7s

Ireland's Rugby Sevens journey began with back-to-back defeats as Anthony Eddy's men were beaten by a powerful South Africa side 33-14 before a narrow 19-17 defeat against the USA.

Olympics • 27 Jul 21

Evan Fournier was one of the stars of the show for France

Tokyo 2020: USA basketball team stunned by France

The United States lost their first Olympic men's basketball game since 2004 as they went down 83-76 to France in their opening group match of the Tokyo Games.

Basketball • 25 Jul 21

The USA celebrate winning the 2019 Women's World Cup

US team files appeal in gender discrimination lawsuit

The US women's national team (USWNT) have filed an opening brief in the appeal of their lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation (USSF), saying the decision to dismiss it was based on flawed legal reasoning.

Soccer • 23 Jul 21

Lina Hurtig celebrates scoring Sweden's third goal

USA shocked by Sweden in Olympics opener

A pair of goals from Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius spelled catastrophe for the United States, as they suffered a shock 3-0 defeat in their Olympics opener.

Soccer • 21 Jul 21

This short international window saw players put up their hand for inclusion

Updated Farrell: 'We have built on the depth in our squad'

With eight new faces seeing action in the demolition of USA, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was keen to stress that competition to get that starting jersey will be key going forward.

Rugby • 11 Jul 21

Rónan Kelleher dives over to score the fifth try as James Ryan looks on

Ryan and Kelleher hail debutants after outclassing USA

Ireland duo James Ryan and Ronan Kelleher hailed the impact of the eight debutants who contributed to a 71-10 victory over USA at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 10 Jul 21

Recap: Ireland 71-10 USA

Ireland scored 10 tries as they beat USA 71-10 at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 10 Jul 21

Ronan Kelleher touches down for his fourth try

Ten-try Ireland cruise past USA as Kelleher scores four

Ronan Kelleher claimed a record-equalling four tries as an experimental Ireland team beat USA 71-10 at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 10 Jul 21

'There is no reason why this can't be the best performance of our season'

Ryan looking for 'best performance of the season'

Stand-in captain James Ryan says Ireland's players are determined to sign off for the summer in style by producing their best performance of the season.

Rugby • 09 Jul 21

Andy Farrell's charges face the USA at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday at 7.15pm

Farrell focused on finding Ireland stars of the future

Head coach Andy Farrell says discovering Ireland "gems" for the future is one of the primary goals of the summer series.

Rugby • 09 Jul 21

Tom O'Toole will make his first senior appearance for Ireland

Ulster quartet to make Ireland debuts against USA

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named four uncapped Ulster players in his team to take on the USA at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 09 Jul 21

Craig Casey came on with two minutes to go against Japan

Craig Casey taking curtailed cameo in his stride

Craig Casey got two minutes of game-time on his second Ireland cap in the win over Japan but was heartened to see familiar faces in 3,000-strong Aviva Stadium crowd.

Rugby • 12 Jul 21

'We know what he's capable of doing and it's just about how quickly we can get him up to that speed'

Catt eager to get Carbery back up to speed after return

Ireland attack coach Mike Catt is satisfied with Joey Carbery's performance in Saturday's win over Japan as the Munster out-half made his first international appearance since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 06 Jul 21

Chris Farrell failed a HIA after leaving the pitch against Japan

Farrell, Larmour and O'Mahony to miss USA clash

Ireland trio Chris Farrell, Jordan Larmour and Peter O'Mahony have been released from Andy Farrell's squad ahead of Saturday's Test against the United States.

Rugby • 05 Jul 21

Bryson DeChambeau will take part in the men's tournament

USA finalise eight-strong golf team for Tokyo 2020

USA Golf has finalised its list of four men and four women who will represent the United States at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Golf • 30 Jun 21

Robert Baloucoune has enjoyed a rapid rise

'It's been a weird journey' - Baloucoune on Irish call

On the verge of a first full Ireland cap, Robert Baloucoune has no hesitation in calling his journey to this point "weird".

Rugby • 23 Jun 21

James Hume in action for Ulster in April

Hume replaces Ringrose in Ireland squad for July tests

Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for summer tests against Japan and the USA after Garry Ringrose was ruled out due to injury.

Rugby • 16 Jun 21