Sam and Cian Prendergast to start for Ireland against France
Jeremy Loughman and Thomas Clarkson named in Irish frontrow
Dublin Racing Festival compared to Galway and Punchestown festivals as ‘a national event’
Mark English smashes his own Irish 800m record in Czech Republic
Connacht left frustrated by Matthew Devine’s decision to leave for Ulster
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Jack Flynn rescues Meath again with late two-pointer against Cavan
Goals for Jordan Morris and Ruairí Kinsella in close encounter at Breffni Park
RUGBY
Ireland v France teams: Antoine Dupont returns, Sam Prendergast starts at 10 for Six Nations opener
French captain starts at scrumhalf following recovery from ACL injury sustained in last season’s game in Dublin
Antoine Dupont heads bold, regenerated France for Ireland Six Nations clash
Fabien Galthié opts for youth with Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles players to the fore
France v Ireland: What time is kick-off, what’s the team news and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about the opening match of the 2026 Six Nations
SOCCER
Katie McCabe set to leave Arsenal in summer as club target younger players
It is understood several WSL and American NWSL sides are interested should she leave
Troy Parrott scores his 26th goal of the season as Evan Ferguson is left out of Roma squad
Irish player tracker: An outstanding day for the Irish at Brentford as they beat Aston Villa away
Benjamin Sesko snatches Manchester United a third straight win under Michael Carrick
Premier League wrap: Keith Andrews’ Brentford shut out title hopefuls Aston Villa despite being down to 10 men
James McClean makes winning return as Derry City claim President’s Cup over Shamrock Rovers
Hugo Ekitike shows Newcastle what they missed out on with brace in Liverpool win
Premier League wrap: Chelsea complete remarkable comeback victory over shellshocked West Ham
James McClean’s return rises President’s Cup above ‘glorified friendly’
GOLF
Séamus Power moves into second place at Farmers Insurance Open
Justin Rose leads the tournament at Torrey Pines, with Power in contention ahead of the weekend
Séamus Power in the top five as Justin Rose leads Farmers Insurance Open
Irishman makes strong start to PGA Tour event with opening 65 at Torrey Pines
LIV and let die: Reed’s return to PGA fold shows why Saudi golf experiment is doomed
LIV appears to be far away from establishing itself in the the manner of PIF projects in other sports
RACING
Oldschool Outlaw bids to book Cheltenham ticket in Tuesday’s Fairyhouse feature
Frankie Dettori finally brings curtain down on stellar career with Classic success in Brazil
Galopin Des Champs aiming to prove age isn’t wearying him around Leopardstown
Willie Mullins star favourite to record four in a row in €250,000 Dublin Racing Festival feature
Brighterdaysahead new Champion Hurdle favourite after DRF success
Amateur jockey Stephen Connor gets 14-day suspension after mistaking winning post in Bumper
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