Scotland’s World Cup preparations got off to a nightmare start as they were crushed 32-3 by France in Nice.

Italy racked up the second-highest points tally in their history as they stormed to an 85-15 World Cup warm-up victory over Russia today.

South Africa winger S’busiso Nkosi scored two tries as the Springboks edged Argentina 24-18 at Loftus Versfeld.

New Zealand bounced back from their record Test defeat to thrash Australia 36-0 in Auckland.

Who’s it going to be then, eh?

Dublin is the sixth friendliest city in the world, according to a new survey.

Japan is a beautiful, modern country, but you could get ripped off by taxis, nightclubs, and internet providers if you’re not careful. From super-strong sake to talking toilets, there’s a lot to know before you go, writes Sean O’Riordan.

If she has heard it once, she has heard it a thousand times and it really grinds her gears.

Esther N McCarthy has her eye (and ear) on party speakers for your BBQ, spots a rug that’s out of this world, and revels in all that’s on offer for Heritage Week and Cork Craft Month.

Lynne Cantwell says she would be disappointed if sevens rugby takes over as the IRFU’s primary focus in the women’s game.

Asda, the British supermarket arm of US retail giant Walmart (WMT N), said uncertainty surrounding Brexit was affecting its customers as it eked out a small rise in second quarter sales, helped by the later timing of Easter this year.

Fans will have free access to menstrual products at this year’s Solheim Cup in Gleneagles.

France centre Geoffrey Doumayrou has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an Achilles injury, coach Jacques Brunel has announced.

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was among the players signed up for the competition.

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With 15 players away with the Ireland team as World Cup preparations intensify, Munster front row forward Stephen Archer says there is a great opportunity for the province’s young stars to stand up and be counted.

‘Rugby World Cup,’ Jamie, those three words — what comes to mind when you hear them?

All this talk about Bryson DeChambeau on the PGA Tour and his painfully slow play raises a lot of questions for everyone watching.

Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher, the trendy duo behind Sustainable Fashion Dublin, are running fun events with a strong message about the fashion industry’s global environmental impact, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Jamie Heaslip says there are no words to console John Cooney, Mike Haley, and Finlay Bealham – the latest trio to be cut from Ireland's potential Rugby World Cup squad.