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7th March 2026
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Match Report
Late heartbreak as Ward's Ireland fall short to Netherlands in Utrecht
Lineth Beerensteyn was the Dutch two-goal hero at Stadion Galgenwaard.
As it happened
Netherlands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland faced Netherlands in their second game of the campaign.
Green Flags
Limerick's strong finish sweeps them past Cork to boost league final hopes
An attendance of 18,744 watched on as John Kiely’s side triumphed.
Scenes
History in Rome as Italy beat England for first time in Six Nations
Tommaso Menoncello’s try proved the difference at the Stadio Olimpico.
Blow
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer
The 42 understands the Republic of Ireland international will have ankle surgery on Monday and will be out for remainder of the season.
Preview
One more league win and Tipp can zone in on Cork and an April day in Semple
If the league is about learning and panel depth, then Liam Cahill will be frustrated so far.
Australian Grand Prix
Russell takes first pole of new F1 season as Verstappen crashes out on opening qualifying lap
Analysis2026 world cup playoff
Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off
In the first of a three-part series, we examine the options available and problems to be solved in the defensive department.
match preview
Ireland without star turn Denise O'Sullivan as they target another Dutch scalp
Carla Ward: ‘Who gives us a chance outside of our own camp?’
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