Ireland’s most capped women’s rugby player Lynne Cantwell said they were confident going into last night’s World Cup match that they could beat New Zealand and believe they can achieve more in the competition.

The 'Big Brother' housemates are to take on Germany today in a penalty shootout in a bid to win the chance to watch tomorrow's World Cup match.

The Republic of Ireland soccer squad was today urged to help end attacks on a Protestant grammar school after a bus carrying children as young as 11 was stoned following the team’s last World Cup match.