It's the third time that the Down native has won the European title. 

Rory McIlroy’s immediate reaction to Rahm joining LIV Golf in December was to call for the rules to be rewritten to ensure the two-time major champion could represent Europe at Bethpage in 2025

'It’s not everyday something like that happens. It was a special moment.'

City moved a point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and leapfrogged Jurgen Klopp’s side into second spot.

Former Manchester United boss Solskjaer reportedly held exploratory talks with the FAI about their vacancy but the prospect of taking charge didn’t progress

It is Munster's first visit to the city since their former Rugby Elite Performance Officer's tragic passing last July.

The result of the earlier kick-off between Wales and Italy in Cardiff will give them a clearer picture of what exactly is required, but Ireland will enter their 2.30pm showdown against the Scots knowing that claiming third place is an achievable goal.

When Leinster can move in and sign one of Munster’s biggest assets, it is - not to put too fine a point on it - the biggest kick in the b*llocks I can remember for a province since the game went professional in Ireland

Instead of blaming the RFU for building a formidable international program, we should recognise the importance of investing in domestic leagues to nurture talent and competitiveness

Ireland great Charlie Hurley passed away on Wednesday. The Cork-born centre-half was renowned for his style, bravery and physical presence.

Bemand has made three changes to the starting XV. Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the second row, Enya Breen is named at centre, and Méabh Deely starts at fullback.

Cork native Hurley - regarded as one of Sunderland and Ireland's greatest ever footballers - won 40 international caps between 1957 and 1969, captaining his side on over 20 of those occasions.

McIlroy is set to return to the PGA Tour policy board just months after stepping down and believes he can assist in striking a deal between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Bayern are looking for a new coach with Thomas Tuchel poised to leave the German powerhouse at the end of the season.

The 40-year-old former Argentina striker is now manager of Independiente and the club announced he had been taken to hospital in Buenos Aires before later providing an update.

Thursday’s Premier League trip to Brighton will be their 53rd match of a season which started with the Community Shield on August 6 and has included the European Super Cup against Sevilla, the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia and a run to the FA Cup final next month.

After overcoming injury trouble, Leinster prop Michael Milne is hoping to build on recent performances in blue. 

Monaghan is expected to feature on Saturday as Scott Bemand’s charges aim for a third-place Championship finish and - by extension - qualification for next year’s World Cup finals.

Pursuit of Rúben Amorim may stall on €15m buyout clause.

The worry is how much more ground is lost while the FAI struggle to convince the political classes of their qualification to put taxpayers’ cash to proper use.