Ireland's Evan Ferguson goes off during last night's match.

Thursday 23 March

Today's Top Stories

# Take a Bow

Ferguson nonchalant as ever after becoming Ireland's youngest scorer since Keane

# rugby incident

'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology

# Looking Back

'You're thinking, 'This is where Michael Collins was interned. I felt I could hear the echoes'

# Womens Six Nations

Molly Scuffil-McCabe happy to put vet career on long finger for shot at pro rugby

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# depth chart

Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options

The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.

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# Caso Negreira

Uefa starts investigation into Barcelona referee payments scandal

Reports last month claimed the Spanish club made payments to a former vice-president of Spain’s referees’ committee.

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# Team Named

Teenage prop McGrath given Ireland debut in Six Nations opener

The 18-year-old prop is selected in the front-row having impressed during the recent Celtic Challenge competition.

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# Team news

Leinster make one change as Stormers get Boks back for table-topping encounter

Ciarán Frawley moves from full-back to inside centre for Leo Cullen’s side.

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1 hour ago

# Hollywood FC

Non-league Wrexham lure veteran goalkeeper Ben Foster out of retirement

Wrexham, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are three points clear at the top of the National League.

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2 hours ago

# fixtures list

Ireland to open 2024 Women's Six Nations with tough away assignment

The tournament will get underway on March 23rd before concluding with a ‘Super Saturday’ triple-header on April 27th.

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# too good

Hasan takes five as Bangladesh demolish Ireland for 101

Fellow pace bowler Ebadot Hossain took the rest with his 2-29 to condemn Heinrich Malan’s side to their lowest-ever score against Bangladesh.

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# Hot Stepper

Connacht pull off huge coup with signing of Pumas flyer Cordero

The 29-year-old will join from Bordeaux on a two-season deal this summer.

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# Setback

Bad news for Ireland's rivals as Dutch lose several players for France clash

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt are among the individuals ruled out.

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# difference of opinion

Declan Rice responds to Graeme Souness and Roy Keane criticisms

The 24-year-old has come under the spotlight in recent months as the Hammers battle to stay in the Premier League.

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# Interim appointment

Aidan O’Rourke and Paddy Bradley to manage Donegal against Roscommon

The duo had acted as part of the management team under Paddy Carr, whose term in charge ended yesterday after just five months and six League games at the helm.

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# Positivity

'The league is getting better... As Irish people, we have a tendency to underrate it'

Ireland U21 international Ollie O’Neill is enjoying life at Derry City.

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4 hours ago

# Land down under

Bath coach joins Eddie Jones' Wallabies ahead of World Cup

Neal Hatley was part of Jones’ coaching set-up when he was England manager.

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6 hours ago

# Take a Bow

Ferguson nonchalant as ever after becoming Ireland's youngest scorer since Keane

The Meath teenager gave his thoughts after scoring against Latvia on his full debut.

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# purchase

Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim make improved bids for Manchester United

A cut-off of 9pm on Wednesday had initially been set for parties to submit revised offers.

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# Womens Six Nations

Molly Scuffil-McCabe happy to put vet career on long finger for shot at pro rugby

The 25-year-old was working full-time during last year’s Six Nations but is now contracted with the IRFU.

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7 hours ago

# Looking Back

'You're thinking, 'This is where Michael Collins was interned. I felt I could hear the echoes'

A new sports documentary on TG4 will take a look at different sports stadiums around the world.

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7 hours ago

# Admission

'I should be hitting the heights of my ability. I am 27 years old'

Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda celebrated his first international goal on his 26th cap last night.

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8 hours ago

# rugby incident

'As a fellow fullback, I feel for him' - Keenan accepted Steward apology

The Ireland fullback believes he was involved in an accidental collision with the England player.

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14 hours ago

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22nd March 2023

# Reaction

Kenny pleased but 'not euphoric' with Latvia win

Ireland squandered an early two-goal lead but rescued a 3-2 win at the Aviva Stadium.

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15 hours ago

# player focus

Evan Ferguson the perfect symbol for Stephen Kenny’s youthful revolution

The Brighton teenager became Ireland’s youngest scorer since Robbie Keane after finding the net against Latvia this evening.

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# Evan sent

Ogbene goal rescues Ireland in rollercoaster Latvia win

Chiedozie Ogbene scored the winning goal after Ireland again contrived to blow a two-goal lead at home.

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# Off the Mark

McIlroy has 'one eye on Augusta' after winning WGC Match Play Championship opener

Séamus Power and Shane Lowry both lost their opening matches at Austin Country Club.

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# big step

Chelsea close in on Champions League semi-finals after first leg win

Guro Reiten was on target to secure a 1-0 win for her side against Lyon.

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# Up and Running

WATCH: Ferguson scores first Ireland goal in Latvia friendly

Stephen Kenny’s side are currently level at 2-2 in the Aviva Stadium.

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17 hours ago

# Moving On

'I am a better man after bad phase at Man United' - Ronaldo

The Portugal veteran says he has no regrets over his time at Old Trafford.

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18 hours ago

# Debate

Who makes Irish rugby's Mount Rushmore?

Rugby Weekly Extra pundits pick their top four.

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# Tough Start

Ireland U19 side lose Euro opener to Slovakia in Wexford

Slovakia took the lead entering the last ten minutes in their first game of the Elite Phase of the Uefa Euro U19 qualifiers.

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# Called Off

Bad weather forces postponement of Munster U20 match in Dungarvan

Waterford and Limerick were due to face off tonight.

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# road to glory

It's a lopsided World Cup but Farrell's Ireland won't fear anyone

The draws means the top five-ranked teams in the world are on one side of the tournament.

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# Champions Again

Connacht rugby powerhouse Sligo Grammar School win back-to-back Senior Cups

They rounded off an unbeaten season with a tough physical test against a young but rapidly-improving Marist College side.

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# Influence

The former Ireland international guiding a potential future one

Sean Roughan on how Mark Kennedy has helped shape his career.

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# Signed Up

Jamie Osborne and Jack Conan sign new Leinster contracts

Both players have penned new deals with the province.

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# Ready to go

Michael Conlan set for world title fight against Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast

Tickets go on sale on 31 March at 11am.

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# Exit

Paddy Carr resigns as Donegal senior football manager

Carr took charge of the team five months ago.

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# Signed Up

Springbok Du Toit to join Van Graan's Bath after World Cup

Du Toit was a member of the Springboks squad that won the 2019 World Cup.

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Wed 2:22 PM

# End of an era

Soccer AM to be axed after 30 years

The programme started back in 1995 but will finish up at the end of the current season.

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Wed 12:43 PM

# Calling Time

Germany World Cup winner and former Arsenal star Ozil retires aged 34

The attacking midfielder also shone for Real Madrid.

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Wed 12:17 PM

# preference

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

The Holywood man said he could choose to play it in PGA Tour tournaments even if not adopted on the US circuit.

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Wed 11:18 AM

# Overturned

England fullback Steward's red card against Ireland has been rescinded

The disciplinary committee ruled that he should have been shown yellow instead.

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Wed 10:03 AM