It’s comforting to be reassured by China’s ambassador to Ireland that critics have it all wrong about the widespread distribution of its technology and influence, but rather less so when he suggests that our government is succumbing to US and ...

I am a huge bookworm and it stemmed from my childhood but imagine how much easier it would be to encourage children to read if there was a library in their primary school.

Police searched the football federation's office on Thursday. 

Reds cease trading with wages for September unable to be paid.

Unfortunately for the world number four it was only a practice round and it was his second attempt at going for the green on the 300-plus yard hole which is guarded by water.

It is a scenario that Tuilagi will encounter in Lille on Saturday week when Samoa are England’s final Pool D assignment before the quarter-finals.

Pollard's elevation into the South African first XV comes on the back of some atrocious goal-kicking by his colleagues

The Meath and AFLW star has turned her sights on the Paris Games.

Peter Jackson joins Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis to preview a busy week of tournament action.

Bemand - officially introduced as the new Irish coach at a press briefing - announced the former Wasps teammates as his leadership group ahead of their trip to Dubai next month. 

Photocall at Rome's Spanish Steps draws the crowds, and the fashionistas

Chelsea live dangerously again but find flow in second-half as Palmer sets up Senegalese striker for just his second goal

Dupont underwent facial surgery to repair the fracture he sustained last Thursday from a head-on-head tackle in a 96-0 victory over Namibia.

Africans' luckless run at Rugby World Cups stretches to 26 matches across six tournaments after second-half collapse in Lyon

South Africa are eager to give him a run with his accuracy off the kicking tee potentially crucial

Colin Keane also recorded a brace on a Bellewstown card abandoned after five races due to Storm Agnes 

While spectators have to pay a pretty penny to get through the gates of Marco Simone, Ryder Cup organisers have at least tried to ensure they get a good view of the drama

Lions flanker likely to come in from the cold for must-win World Cup clash against Romania on Saturday with Ireland showdown also looming

The Ryder Cup is one of the subscription sports highlights of the year. But how many people pay the real price is an intriguing question 

Since Saturday, we’ve witnessed the 29-year-old playmaker’s repertoire in full flight as she puts World Cup frustration behind her