Former Ireland great Gordon D’Arcy has backed Ireland’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Shamrock Rovers can go top of the table with victory over St Patrick's Athletic at Tallaght Stadium tonight (kick-off: 8pm).

League leaders St Patrick's Athletic welcome Galway United to Richmond Park for tonight’s Airtricity League clash, kick-off 7.45pm.

A knee injury has robbed Irish hammer champion Eileen O'Keeffe of the chance to compete in the strongest ever throwing event held in Ireland.