Thursday 20 January 2022
The 12-month deals, a first for the women’s game in Wales, came into force this week.
Festy Ebosele struck for the Rams against Millwall on Saturday.
The province are hoping a number of young players can step up again this season.
Daniel Flynn slammed in a 62nd minute goal for Kildare.
The women’s pair Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley and the lightweight duo of Aoife Casey and Margret Cremen delivered the results they needed.
There are two more games before Warren Gatland picks his team to face the Springboks.
‘We back him to make the step-up to first-team football,’ said sporting director Max Eberl.
Around 25% of the adult population are fully vaccinated.
United can become only the third English top-flight team to finish the season unbeaten away from home and are chasing Europa League final glory.
Almost two in every five adults in Northern Ireland is fully vaccinated.
Evan Moran on the challenges of life as a footballer.
Leo Cullen’s men will face Exeter or Lyon next weekend.
The Springboks lock has stepped up his rehabilitation from a ruptured ACL.
The Irish attacking effort against France two weekends ago was underwhelming.
The out-half is due to step up his training load with the province this week.
The hooker is one start away from registering his best season total with Connacht.
However, front rows James Cronin and Rhys Marshall both sustained knee injuries against Leinster and will miss this weekend’s clash with Benetton.
The 21-year-old out-half is set to be out of action for two to four weeks.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen reportedly said that talks were “on the very last mile”.
The Ireland captain insists the current Ireland side has made progress that they have just been unable to reproduce in competitive action.
Donald Trump has acknowledged it is time for the General Services Administration to “do what needs to be done”.
A closer look at Na Gael Aeracha and inclusion in Gaelic games.
Vera Pauw’s side will travel by charter flight for the first time ahead of their all-important Euro qualifier.
Further recognition for the 21-year-old, who was recently offered a new contract by the Premier League club.
The trial is aimed at finding a quick, accurate test for coronavirus.
Monaghan are still getting used to life without Malachy O’Rourke, who stepped down after seven seasons in charge last year.
It’s been a day to remember for Felix English and Mark Downey.
It’s the club’s first European knockout win in nine years.
Tougher challenges lie ahead but the early signs have been positive in Donnybrook over the past two weeks.
Both teams are looking to provide greater threat with increased width.
The Ireland head coach says Scotland aren’t getting the credit they deserve for last weekend’s display.
Will Ferry and Barry Coffey have extended their contracts with their respective clubs until 2022.
Athletes will be paid for 12 months.
Another false dawn, or the beginning of something special in Belfast?
The Australian has made a positive impact since joining during the summer.
The province won their first ever trophy in a year where the post-World Cup fallout hit others hardest.
The Islamic republic has barred female spectators from football and other stadiums for around 40 years.
Captain Derek Pender on the progress made both on and off the pitch at Bohemians.
Almost 17 years after the Genesis Report recommended so, the football body today went closer to bringing an outside perspective to its decision-making.
After being awarded the honour of hitting the opening tee shot, Clarke spoke about what Royal Portrush hosting the Major means to him.
