Lock Etzebeth lost his father Harry to cancer on Tuesday, after he had been selected to lead the side against the All Blacks.

The Corkman's 10th anniversary as the province's captain comes this month and what better way to mark that moment and begin a World Cup pre-season campaign than with a long-awaited winner’s medal.

McIlroy added a second round of 66 to his opening 64 at the Renaissance Club to reach 10 under par.

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Harrington has not won on the DP World Tour since 2016 but has claimed five victories on the Champions Tour in the last 13 months.

The interest in Henderson, in particular, from Al Ettifaq – managed by former team-mate Steven Gerrard – has resulted in claims the 33-year-old has already decided to accept a deal worth a reported £700,000 per week.

Ireland's group rivals will begin their home World Cup in good form.

The behind-closed-doors tie with Colombia in Brisbane became 'overly physical' the FAI say.

The fallout in terms of breaking the connection between communities and police was stressed this week by the Garda Representative Association

The Girls in Green will take on Chile in California on Saturday evening for a place in the World Cup final.

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Meet the team working behind the team at Ireland's first ever major tournament.

The Cork star says the 'great send off' she got from the Knocknaheeny community was a big boost before departure for Australia.

The Irish U20s face Six Nations rivals France at Cape Town’s Athlone Stadium (6pm Irish time kick-off) in just the fourth all-Northern Hemisphere in the history of the under-age showpiece.

The Ireland out-half answered misconduct charges arising from the aftermath of the Champions Cup final against by La Rochelle

Ross Byrne said as the competitive needle inside the camp takes another jolt towards maximum on the dial with the first warm-up assignment against Italy fast approaching at the Aviva on August 5.

Connolly has previously beaten Chelsea and Australia teams with Kerr in them and there’s a strong likelihood Vera Pauw will assign her within the five-player rearguard to repel the Matildas captain.

Ireland scrum coach Aaron Dundon believes the Ireland U20s will draw on the final-like game against England to win the Grand Slam when the face France in the U20 World Championship final.

The Girls in Green will open their World Cup campaign in Australia against the hosts.