Messi missed a penalty but his side topped their World Cup group with a 2-0 win.

The Ireland captain has stressed the need for the squad to build on their achievements over the summer during the November internationals.

Kenny was speaking on the eve of Ireland’s Nations League tie against Scotland.

The Lionesses are looking to secure the first major silverware in their history in Sunday’s Euro 2022 final.

Liverpool’s new striker scored late in a 3-1 win.

The 22-year-old Benfica forward is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.

James Lowe on whether or not the Lions tour was actually ‘boring’, online criticism and the work he has put into his defence, and his first season with Ireland.

Ireland coach says he is comfortable under the spotlight as his first year in charge draws to a close.

A study has found that humans are evolving at a faster rate than at any point in the past 250 years.

Dubbed Homo luzonensis, it is a long-lost cousin of modern people.

Cavan’s Raymond Galligan and Wicklow’s Mark Jackson both kick long-range frees for their counties.

Male butterflies show a preference for females that have similar markings.

Gavin is preparing to go head-to-head with Mickey Harte on Sunday, a man he says is “one of the all-time great Gaelic football managers.”

Mobile eyebrows gave us the communication skills to establish large, social networks.

A new study has shown that the arm bones of Neolithic women were 11-16% stronger.

The Premier County boss has been reflecting on a League campaign that saw him use 27 players.

The Saccorhytus lived some 540 million years ago.

Manchester United’s performances are worthy of a place in the Premier League title fight, according to Jose Mourinho.

Meet Graham.

The number of skyscrapers in Manhattan has doubled to 56 in the last ten years, and another 19 are on the way.

The Leinster and Ireland centre wasn’t afraid to adapt his image from time to time…

The fullback says his side must keep evolving to challenge the threats from the Top 14.

The team from the south of France have evolved dramatically over the last few years.

One promotion from 2008 actually offered men a trip to pick a Russian bride.

New head coach Tom Tierney wants to bring more great athletes onto Ireland’s rugby scene.

Sophia Stuart’s career began when the internet was taking its first steps, and her fascination with it took her all over the world.

Don’t I know you?

The pontiff said that the Big Bang theory is not inconsistent with Catholic teachings.

The England star was handed the club captaincy in the summer and insists his game has progressed.

We (humans) eventually “outcompeted” them though. Go us.

Don’t be scared by the hypnic jerk.

There was no escape.

Research from Trinity College Dublin has found that egg-guarding habits help boost species diversity.

As he moves towards the end of his Leinster career, the 35-year-old reflects on the great changes he has played through.

It’s all down to genes and some super-speedy evolution.

They don’t make them like they used to.

The question is, do we care?

If you’re terrified of rodents you may want to avert your eyes.

A broken heart isn’t just an abstract concept… and evolution wants it that way.

All together now, OOOOHHH!