They reached the World Cup break with a three-point gap to make up on the top four.

Less than a year ago, Claire O’Riordan was sitting in a wheelchair after surgery on an ankle injury, now she’s a key part of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes.

The 28-year-old heads into the upcoming international break on the back of helping to keep Everton in the Premier League.

“From a player’s point of view there would be no animosity,” O’Donnell said after the 0-0 draw between St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk.

Ireland take on France tomorrow filled with belief they can pull off an upset.

In-form Ulster centre James Hume says he is finally beginning to play with more self-belief.

The Denmark star wants to play for his country again after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Euros.

Connacht head coach Andy Friend believes his squad are in a good place ahead of a new Champions Cup campaign.

Jim Crawford praised his side’s resilience after their late win over Sweden.

Jerry Flannery is a key part of the Quins’ coaching team.

Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham feels the Pro14 final was “fairly evenly matched.”

‘They play with a special bond and performances and results like this give you a certain edge and glue to achieve special things.’

The Irish striker found the net at senior level for the first time on Saturday.

Jack Carty will be hoping to catch Andy Farrell’s eye when Connacht host Cardiff Blues this weekend.

Keegan was a key figure in the transformation of Irish boxing.

Armagh face the three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions in today’s semi-final – and the underdog tag suits them just fine.

Despite losing yet again to England, Iain Henderson believes Ireland can end that run at the Aviva in next year’s Six Nations.

CJ Stander believes Ireland have ‘turned a corner’ despite their defeat in Paris.

Adam Griggs’ side are on a revenge mission after losing 29-27 to Italy last year.

The Irish international has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension.

As a growing number of football matches are scheduled to take place without fans, the Man City boss has suggested suspending the season.

Adam Griggs’ side sit top of the Women’s Six Nations table after yesterday’s bonus-point win over Wales.

The Ulster scrum-half is brimming with energy and belief in a superb run of form with Ulster.

An extract from a new book explains how Pep Guardiola transformed the winger into a world-class star.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains how his team embraced any pressure at the World Cup.

The Ireland out-half travelled to Tokyo Stadium without his team-mates today.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray underlined the confidence within Joe Schmidt’s squad.

The Ireland boss has handed Johnny Sexton the ‘deserved honour’ of captaining the team.

The Japanese squad have done their homework on Joe Schmidt’s squad.

Dean Budd was part of the Benetton side who pushed Munster close at the business end of the Pro14 campaign.

The southern province feel they have moved forward over the past two seasons.

The vice-captain is not getting carried away after one defeat.

The 21-year-old says no one in the Ireland squad fears the All Blacks.

Gary Longwell’s work with the women’s hockey team as a performance coach has been widely praised.

22-year-old Sane says winning the European crown is Man City’s main target this season.

Gianfranco Zola suffered heartache at Camp Nou with Chelsea but believes Antonio Conte’s men have every chance of prevailing.

Conor Murray says he knew Johnny Sexton’s drop goal was going over as soon as he hit it.

Former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan is well-placed to share her expertise ahead of WRWC 2017.

It is a momentous week for Thomas Morgan and his more well-known cousin.

Dismissed as a youngster, Jason Byrne tells The42 how he went on to become a League of Ireland legend.