The race in Shanghai – which had been due to take place on April 16 – was cancelled last month amid ongoing coronavirus restrictions in the country.

Head coach Aiden McNulty’s squad are motivated to bounce back from World Cup disappointment.

The draws will be made live on RTÉ Radio 1.

The province welcome London Irish to Galway for a pre-season friendly on Friday.

Manchester United open their 2021-22 campaign against old foes Leeds at Old Trafford.

John Kiely on Limerick’s return to action in 2021.

The United boss believes the Premier League is very different this season.

Johann van Graan’s 43-man senior squad looks well set to push on this season.

Andrew Conway is feeling refreshed after lockdown and wants to continue his growth as a player.

The western province have several new faces in their squad ahead of next month’s restart.

All-Star defender Paddy Durcan captains Mayo against Donegal.

Elsewhere Cork City host Shelbourne, while Dundalk are at home to Derry City.

Elsewhere, Lansdowne beat UCD as the 2019/20 Energia All-Ireland League got underway this weekend.

The fixtures details for the European pool stages have been announced.

All four of the provinces’ ‘A’ teams are in action this weekend.

Some 157 young people in Ireland will come together to form the RTÉ youth assembly and debate climate issues in the Dáil.

Competiton organisers have confirmed dates and kick-off times all the way up to round 20.

City open their defence at West Ham, with the full 2019/20 schedule confirmed this morning.

The clash at Gaelic Grounds throws-in at 7.30pm.

The 24-year-old is excited about some of the signings Johann van Graan has made.

We’ve rounded up all the additions ahead of the upcoming Pro14 campaign.

Nemo Rangers began the defence of their county title with a win on Saturday.

Cork and All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny will be in separate pools for the group stages of the senior camogie championship

Alex Quinn and Cian O’Sullivan found the net as the Metropolitans saw off a spirited Carlow side.

Munster’s Shane Daly and Leinster centre Jimmy O’Brien are also named for the first time.

Pat Lam’s Connacht know they will have to bring new attacking ideas into the mix.

As MLS returns for a new season, are you motivated by Irish interest, a successful history or entertaining individuals?

The new MLS season gets underway on Sunday.

Were you paying attention last season?

The Guinness Pro12′s new managing director, Martin Anayi, has plenty of work to do.

It was a weakened Kilkenny team but a winning one.

The show returned last night, and included an in-depth interview with Kilkenny GAA star Henry Shefflin.

The draw for next season’s SHC and SFC takes place tonight at 7pm on RTÉ 2.

The Sky Sports analysts discuss Anthony Foley, Robin Copeland, Ian Keatley and much more.

We look ahead to the first round of games as another exciting-looking campaign gets underway.

With the new campaign set to begin for many players this weekend, we cast our eye over Ireland’s stars.

The veteran defender brought the cameras with him as he completed his move to Loftus Road.