Andy Farrell's side withstand huge South African pressure to down wasteful world champions and chart path towards quarter-final showdown with All Blacks 

There is no let-up in his extreme workload despite an achilles problem that dampened the end to last season still lurking.

Next English generation show their promise as Will Jacks, Sam Hain and Rehan Ahmed all star in second ODI victory

Steve Borthwick's team were rewarded for discarding their unpopular kicking game in favour of all-out attack as they amassed 11 tries

The Portuguese came agonisingly close to the first tournament win in the country's history only to see Nuno Sousa Guedes miss a late penalty to win in

Goals from Lucy Quinn, Kyra Carusa and Lily Agg give a record crowd at Aviva Stadium plenty to cheer about as new era dawns 

Join us as Andy Farrell's side face the monumental task of playing the reigning world champions

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will return to his Rugby World Cup squad to recover

An Irish win would send out a serious message. South Africa are not just the defending champions, they are a team who have already rapped out a few muscular statements over the past month

Excelling in an Irish-strong Swans set-up in the AFLW, the former Kerry star has her eyes on becoming a dual-sport star

In theory, both sides, tactically and technically, have enough to beat the other. The decisive factors in this match will be execution and composure

Wrestling with a marathon pre-season, the province's head coach was grateful for a 'good day's work' after Sportsground victory

They have never made a pool-stage exit in nine previous World Cup campaigns, but it is now a realistic prospect following defeat against Pool C rivals Fiji last weekend

As much as Irish football folk love a dose of controversy, the cloud that hung over Pauw’s future before and during the World Cup was a draining experience for all concerned

Ireland welcome neighbours Northern Ireland to the Aviva Stadium (1pm) for the first part of a six-game Nations League campaign they’re tipped to reign supreme in.

Life on the World Cup road can be hectic but when you do stop and sip, the timelessness of Paris comes rushing back into view 

Andy Farrell says his side are ready for the challenge the Boks will bring.

Rugby supporters at Cork Airport en route to Paris to support Ireland in the Rugby World Cup game against South Africa.

The wing will earn his 24th Ireland cap at Stade de France having never warmed a bench in his Test career and only been replaced once

Expect fireworks in Saint Denis.