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Second-half rally from Ulster wasn't enough to rescue appalling opener
Connacht fall to powerful Stormers in flat URC opener
Manchester City found guilty of almost all financial rule breaches – reports
The club were charged in February 2023 with more than 100 breaches of league rules, charges which City strenuously denied.
'It goes down in history' says gold medallist Aoife O'Rourke at European Championships
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George Russell takes emphatic Azerbaijan pole after Kimi Antonelli’s crash
Wafer ruled out as Parsons returns in Ireland team to face Japan
Israeli player sent off for goal celebration suggests he was mimicking pool, not firing a gun
Hansen's return a silver lining as depleted Connacht welcome Stormers to Galway
New-look Ulster need more of the same, but fresh faces should boost efforts to return to play-offs
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Suaalii named on wing in Wallabies clash against South Africa
Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
A terrible international window for Irish football starts on a bad note
Ireland went ultra defensive against Kosovo, starting with five recognised centre-backs.
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'I want to show how much it means for me to play for Munster' - Kilgallen
Leinster boss Cullen challenges 'instinctive' Gabriel to seize opportunity at 10
'I don’t think the game should be going ahead' - Jason Knight takes stance on playing Israel
Ireland midfielder says squad will have deeper chat among themselves on Friday.
Late goals secure Austrian win after Israel red card for controversial celebration
'We were missing that aggressiveness, the pressing element, the initiative in defending'
Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp's Germany debut
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Kosovo
Ireland feel late pain in Pristina as Kosovo earn Nations League victory
Ireland struggled to contain home side and captain Vedat Muriqi found a way through in the 83rd minute.
Former Liverpool star Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted
Kosovo v Republic of Ireland, Uefa Nations League
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side lose 1-0 in campaign opener in Pristina.
John Egan makes first Republic of Ireland start in three years against Kosovo
James Abankwah also gets the nod in defence for his competitive debut.
Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
Earlier, Michaela Walsh had to settle for a bronze medal after a semi-final defeat.
Alex Dunne secures first pole of season for Formula 2 feature race in Baku
Cullen blends youth and experience in Leinster team for Johannesburg opener
Munster give Hanrahan the keys at 10 for opening night against Glasgow
Mack's back! Hansen set for first Connacht start after 10 months out injured
Ulster hand starting debuts to five summer signings for Edinburgh opener
Leinster and Ulster season previews, and Berch’s new gig with Bristol
Stephen Bradley to stay at Shamrock Rovers as Hibs appoint new Dutch boss
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight in Cardiff on 11 December
Conor McKenna chases AFL glory with Brisbane as star player has Grand Final suspension overturned
Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host Summer Olympics
'I've always wanted to come over and play in Ireland, and Munster especially'
Ireland braced for a game that will be lost in time compared to historic moment in time
Captain Dara O’Shea says ‘the noise is there’ with views over a protest to be aired on Friday after Kosovo fixture.
McCabe and Chelsea open Champions League with victory as holders Barcelona get off the mark