Lowry achieves career-high ranking after Valspar result Shane Lowry's strong showing at the Valspar Championship has resulted in the Offaly man climbing to a career-high 12th in the world rankings. Golf • 24 Mar
Lowry achieves career-high ranking after Valspar result Shane Lowry's strong showing at the Valspar Championship has resulted in the Offaly man climbing to a career-high 12th in the world rankings. Golf • 24 Mar
Record FIFA world ranking for Ireland Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland team continue to progress as they are now ranked at an all-time record high of 23rd in the FIFA Women's World rankings. Soccer • 09 Dec 22
Record FIFA world ranking for Ireland Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland team continue to progress as they are now ranked at an all-time record high of 23rd in the FIFA Women's World rankings. Soccer • 09 Dec 22
McIlroy back on top of the world Rory McIlroy has returned to the top of golf's world rankings for the first time since September 2015. Golf • 10 Feb 20
McIlroy back on top of the world Rory McIlroy has returned to the top of golf's world rankings for the first time since September 2015. Golf • 10 Feb 20
Irish golfers make ground in World Rankings Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell have all moved up in the World Golf Rankings after the Canadian Open. Golf • 10 Jun 19
Irish golfers make ground in World Rankings Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell have all moved up in the World Golf Rankings after the Canadian Open. Golf • 10 Jun 19
Republic of Ireland up to 31st in world rankings The Republic of Ireland have climbed one place to 31st in the latest FIFA world rankings, despite November's World Cup play-off hammering to Denmark. Soccer • 15 Feb 18
Republic of Ireland up to 31st in world rankings The Republic of Ireland have climbed one place to 31st in the latest FIFA world rankings, despite November's World Cup play-off hammering to Denmark. Soccer • 15 Feb 18
McIlroy remains fourth in world rankings Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy remains fourth in the world rankings after finishing in a three-way tie for fifth at the Open, while Henrik Stenson’s victory at Royal Troon has lifted him just one place to number five in the world. Golf • 18 Jul 16
McIlroy remains fourth in world rankings Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy remains fourth in the world rankings after finishing in a three-way tie for fifth at the Open, while Henrik Stenson’s victory at Royal Troon has lifted him just one place to number five in the world. Golf • 18 Jul 16
Ireland remain 70th as Germany top rankings Ireland remain in 70th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, which have been released today, as world champions Germany climb to top spot. World Cup • 17 Jul 14
Ireland remain 70th as Germany top rankings Ireland remain in 70th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, which have been released today, as world champions Germany climb to top spot. World Cup • 17 Jul 14
McIlroy rises to sixth in world rankings Rory McIlroy's dramatic victory in the BMW PGA Championship has lifted him four places in the latest world rankings. Golf • 26 May 14
McIlroy rises to sixth in world rankings Rory McIlroy's dramatic victory in the BMW PGA Championship has lifted him four places in the latest world rankings. Golf • 26 May 14