Ronnie Delany, Rocky Balboa and the World Cup all played a part in the Taoiseach's trip to Philadelphia, writes Tadgh McNally 

McClenaghan took to the pommel performing first in the final, after qualifying third on Thursday. He scored a 13.900 and held his first place position through the final to claim gold.

Her new mark improves on the 71.75m she threw back in August of last year, and moves her closer to Eileen O’Keeffe’s national record of 73.21m.

Andy Farrell has overseen an impressive transition since the opening-night defeat to France.

Carrick has led United to six wins out of eight since replacing Ruben Amorim.

The QPR man is comfortable on either flank or through the middle.

Ronan Teahan’s first Premier Division goal set Dundalk on their way to a thumping 5-0 win over Waterford though the night was overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to goalkeeper Conor Kearns.

The former Manchester United captain’s relentless standards inspired Munster and Ireland rugby players searching for a competitive edge

So many contests still come down to the quality of ball delivered by the real heroes — at least in my mind — up front.

Ireland seek Triple Crown success against Scotland as Andy Farrell’s evolving squad continues its Six Nations resurgence

Injuries to Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah have reduced options to partner and support main forward Troy Parrott in Prague, triggering calls for McGoldrick’s comeback.

The 22-year-old is an option to fill the Josh Cullen-sized void in the Irish midfield.

Given his family background, it's not surprising both hurling and Cork feature in Justin McCarthy's selections 

Still raw after their first winless tour of Europe in 67 years last season, the Wallabies suddenly have a host of stars aligning to spark their World Cup quest

AZ Alkmaar will head to Prague next week in control of their tie. 

Of six teams in the last 16, only two – Arsenal and Liverpool – look more likely than not to get to the quarter-finals. But does it matter?

Iranian officials have said Khamenei was lightly wounded in the ​initial February 28 airstrikes, but the extent of his injuries is unclear

Ferencvaros boss the favourite as O’Neill’s role ends in summer, with Craig Bellamy and Jens Berthel Askou also targets

The lessons from history tell us that the only way that the World Cup will not happen is if there is a world war.

There has been regression since at scrum-time, with Ireland’s front row coming off second best to Italy, England and Wales