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Selection

Farrell's frontliners primed to return as All Blacks week arrives

12 Jul

19

CHANGING MAN

'In awe of how good he is' - The new heights of Niall Scully

They have always known the value of Scully in Templeogue Synge Street, says Eoghan O’Gara.

Declan Bogue

12 Jul

1

tetchy

'We’ve tried to create a positive environment, we should continue that' - Jude Bellingham on Thomas Tuchel criticism

12 Jul

3

Ouch

If World Cup is about connection, Norway will feel they just got a slap in the face

Controversial defeat in Miami as Jude Bellingham relishes chance to become England’s leading man.

David Sneyd

reports from Miami Stadium

12 Jul

Progress

Bellingham-inspired England edge Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

12 Jul

9

As it happened

England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final

12 Jul

76

Nations Championship

Henry Pollock scores hat-trick as England smash Fiji to end losing run

11 Jul

11

pause

Scottish Open suspended due to fog as McIlroy slips off lead

11 Jul

8

Reaction

'It's time to go and break that glass ceiling' - Devlin wishes Mayo well

11 Jul

1

next chapter

'Bring this to the next level' - McConville's message after Wicklow's epic Tailteann Cup win

11 Jul

Winning

Galway overcome Sligo in five-goal thriller

11 Jul

6

first cap

Three phone calls teed 21-year-old Ward up for his Ireland debut

11 Jul

7

all ireland semi final

Mayo demolish Louth by 17 points to become first side in All-Ireland final

Andy Moran’s side overwhelm Wee County in aggressive display.

Declan Bogue

Reports from Croke Park

11 Jul

48

Relief

Late surge sees Waterford over the line in relegation play-off

11 Jul

1

Take a Bow

Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title

It was one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.

11 Jul

Garden Glory

Wicklow stage incredible second-half rally against Down to win Tailteann Cup

Wicklow rallied from 12 points down at half-time to win by two.

11 Jul

4

As it happened

Mayo defeat Louth to reach All-Ireland Senior Football Final

11 Jul

59

Boost

Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint

11 Jul

4

Impact

'I’m not surprised. He’s been doing it all year for Connacht'

11 Jul

1

Back In The Game

Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach

11 Jul

RIP

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25

11 Jul

2

The final word

'It's a good night at the office' - Farrell relieved on a day of firsts

11 Jul

14

RIP

Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94

11 Jul

3

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland

Analysismarks out of 10

Ireland player ratings as they battle to beat Japan

11 Jul

25

Comment

Ireland lack accuracy and energy in patchy performance

11 Jul

48

contest

Jansen shines in Ireland's hard-fought bonus-point win over Japan

Andy Farrell’s men had some brilliant passages, even as they made their share of errors.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from McDonald Jones Stadium

11 Jul

61

new recruit

Man City sign €11m teenage winger from Leicester

11 Jul

1

Les Bleus

France overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

11 Jul

2

chart topper

Jordan breaks try record as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17

11 Jul

2

As it happened

Japan 20-36 Ireland, Nations Championship

Kick-off at McDonald Jones Stadium is at 11:10am Irish time.

11 Jul

67

Pressure

'At that moment, I wanted to die' - The rise and fall of Roberto Baggio

11 Jul

1

Darragh Beirne

'Just a fella that goes about his business' - Mayo's 19-year-old star flying under Kobe's radar

11 Jul

2

Good Times

'We loved Dublin. We'd move back in a heartbeat sometimes'

Scott Fardy is back in Australia, coaching in the Shute Shield with Hunter Wildfires.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Newcastle

11 Jul

6

longevity

2026 World Cup veterans: How have they prolonged their careers?

11 Jul

growth mindset

Super Saturday just a minor staging post on the way towards far more sport on TV

Ronan Early

11 Jul

2

Last Four

'We were struggling to win a championship match': Louth's rise to All-Ireland semi-final day

11 Jul

1

possessed

Can Lionel Messi laugh in the face of fate once more?

The rest of us tend to experience our endings only after they end. Against Egypt, Lionel Messi said, ‘Not yet.’

Gavan Casey

11 Jul

1

the beginning

Contrasting styles, controversy and tragedy: The very first meeting of Dublin and Kerry

1892 All-Ireland final was part of a double bill with the hurling decider which was marred by tragedy.

Declan Bogue

11 Jul

1

2026 world cup

Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Norway or England?

11 Jul

11

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