Ireland has a serious problem with high blood pressure. Our rates are among the highest in the world, and we have a poor track record in detecting and treating this potentially life-threatening condition. Here’s what you need to know. 

Outfielder and Hey Nay Nay set a strong pace up front, but Soumillon never panicked at any stage and after stealthily making up ground on the outside his mount put the race to bed in a matter of strides, moving O'Brien onto the 21-winner mark at the Breeders' Cup.

Ryan Gravenberch doubled the advantage 13 minutes into the second half, beating Martinez with a deflected 20-yard effort after taking an Alexis MacAllister pass in his stride

They led for 55 minutes but rarely looked comfortable or fluid, a chaotic lineout and some defensive switch-offs leaving Farrell and his coaching staff with plenty to ponder

O'Brien's 21 winner at the Breeders' Cup took his Group 1 haul for 2025 to 26,  just two short of his own world record.

As Ireland and New Zealand prepare to go head-to-head tomorrow Dan Sheehan is not worried about Ireland's lack of game time leading into the clash

Arteta’s Arsenal are currently in a run of seven matches in 22 days and will face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday as they bid to extend their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Ireland face a Windy City reunion with the All Blacks on Saturday night. 

It’s an irony that as many fret over Ireland’s aging profile there are also questions about the loss of experience too, this the first Test against a Tier 1 nation since Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray and Cian Healy departed.

Ireland face an All Blacks side in Chicago whose coach Scott Robertson is under pressure about suffering some eyebrow-raising defeats in the Rugby Championship. 

The Arsenal boss has warned of the dangers of an ever-increasing workload for players. 

The WNT will round out the year with a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Wednesday's goals were Kenny's second and third of the season after scoring in the 3-0 win over Livingston in August.

Ferguson was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle and a strain of the ligaments. He is expected to be out for at least two weeks

While the association indicated a reduction in headcount of 45 to the Government in recent correspondence, a Townhall meeting held on Thursday delivered worse news

Manchester United are determined to avoid ‘rinse and repeat’ of past 10 years but was Anfield really the coach’s Mark Robins moment?

Keane, the superb athlete is hawk-eyed in his pursuit of winning

Is 2026 going to be a bumper year on the telly? Here are some new shows that will set the tone.

The 22-year-old Leinster prop was the sole member of the 23 listed by Farrell on Thursday morning to have an asterisk after his name.

Irish rugby needs new dreams and inspiration. It needs a new version of itself. We’ve done the No 1-ranked thing. We’ve failed dismally and consistently when it matters. Staleness is an unavoidable consequence of sameness