World number 17 Maguire is the red-hot favourite to become the first Irish winner in the event's 17-year history, but there are also high hopes for the seven Irish amateurs in action

The US are hot favourites for this year’s renewal with all of their team ranked in the top 20 in the rankings while England’s John Gough (11) is GB&I’s sole representative there.

The defending champion Springboks have set sights on becoming just the second team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups after New Zealand in 2011 and 2015.

If France go down, and that’s unlikely, they will die on the turf. They’d rather go home on their shields if they can’t carry them. 

For the FAI to optimise the female game, stitching the structure from U15s up to senior level, an alternative leader was essential in their view.

Ireland have a Nations League campaign to commence and it will shape the severity of their route to the next major tournament, the 2025 Euro finals in Switzerland

Keith Earls is one of three players in the Irish squad who are set to feature at their fourth World Cup finals in the coming weeks, the others being team captain Jonathan Sexton and his Munster team-mate Conor Murray.

Just because Vera Pauw deserved a new contract, doesn’t mean she should have gotten one.

One reader applauds the World Cup winners who are standing their ground, while others consider topics including road safety, the cost-of-living crisis, drugs, and sex education 

As Ireland limbers up for the Rugby World Cup, the sport must resolve not to let refereeing controversy and officials poring over TVs dominate the narrative

Very little is known about the schoolboy and schoolgirl football sector and its direct financial impact on the economy.

The former Republic of Ireland star was on hand to congratulate Bukayo Saka on his recognition as PFA Young Player of the Year 

Tuesday night's decision by the FAI not to offer Vera Pauw a new contract was always likely to divide opinion after the Dutchwoman had led Ireland to their first ever World Cup

The Living with Lucy star was speaking at the launch of Virgin Media’s new season programming

Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will 'go really deep' in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman

The progress of women’s sports generally in recent years has been rapid, but this World Cup felt especially seismic.

With over 300km of pristine slopes in the winter and eight million visitors, Andorra offers the perfect opportunity to strap on skis for the first time, says Paul McCarthy

Former French winger Patrice Lagisquet will coach Portugal's team of butcher, bakers and dentists against Wales on Saturday. Rob Cole spoke to the Bayonne Express 

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has been named as the PFA young Player of the Year in the awards voted for by their peers.

Leona Maguire faces an emotional rollercoaster in this week's €400,000 KPMG Women's Irish Open at Dromoland Castle.