Kelleher Equals Try Record As New-Look Ireland Shine

Kelleher Equals Try Record As New-Look Ireland Shine

Player-of-the-match Ronan Kelleher raided over for a record-equaling four tries as Ireland closed out the Vodafone Summer Series with a comprehensive 71-10 win over the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The 6,000 spectators present were treated to a richly enjoyable...
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Lions Run Eleven Tries Past The Sharks In South Africa

Lions Run Eleven Tries Past The Sharks In South Africa

The British and Irish Lions received their toughest test of the tour to South Africa but still emerged overwhelming 71-31 winners as the Sharks fell away once Jaden Hendrikse was shown a red card for elbowing. It was the workout...
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Michelle O’Neill Lays Wreath At Somme Commemoration In Dublin

Michelle O’Neill Lays Wreath At Somme Commemoration In Dublin

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she wanted her attendance at a Battle of the Somme wreath-laying ceremony in Dublin to send a clear message that she respects all traditions. Ms O’Neill laid a laurel wreath as she...
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Number Of Vaccinated In Ireland Now Tops 54 Per Cent

Number Of Vaccinated In Ireland Now Tops 54 Per Cent

The head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that more than 54 per cent of the adult population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. More than 221,000 vaccines were administered in the first four days of the week. Despite...
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Ruan Calls For Ireland’s Players To Step Up Performance For USA Game

Ruan Calls For Ireland’s Players To Step Up Performance For USA Game

Stand-in captain James Ryan says Ireland’s players are determined to sign off for the summer in style by producing their best performance of the season. The Irish will complete an unprecedented campaign played entirely amid a global pandemic against the...
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Fury v Wilder Could Be Postponed After Covid Reported In Fury’s Camp

Fury v Wilder Could Be Postponed After Covid Reported In Fury’s Camp

Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title defense against Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas later this month is reportedly set to be postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the champion’s camp. A number of positive tests are said to have been...
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Two Stormont Ministers Threaten Legal Action Against PSNI Over Failure To Remove Tiger’s Bay Bonfire

Two Stormont Ministers Threaten Legal Action Against PSNI Over Failure To Remove Tiger’s Bay Bonfire

Two Stormont ministers have threatened police in Northern Ireland with legal action for failing to assist in the removal of a contentious loyalist bonfire. Sinn Féin Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon have issu...
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North Set To Remove Outdoor Social-Distancing Requirements On July 26th

North Set To Remove Outdoor Social-Distancing Requirements On July 26th

Stormont ministers have agreed a further wave of Covid-19 relaxations for Northern Ireland. The measures, which include the end of social-distancing requirements for outdoor activities and a reduction of the distance to one meter for indoor settings, are set t...
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Farrell Names Four Debutantes For Saturday’s Match Against The USA

Farrell Names Four Debutantes For Saturday’s Match Against The USA

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named four uncapped Ulster players in his starting XV for Saturday’s match with the United States. Tom O’Toole and Nick Timoney will start at tighthead prop and openside flanker respectively, with Robert Baloucoune on...
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England Defeat Denmark Setting Up Final Date With Italy

England Defeat Denmark Setting Up Final Date With Italy

Harry Kane propelled England to just their second major tournament final as Gareth Southgate’s men secured an extra-time penalty win against Denmark to set-up Sunday’s match against Italy. Italy lie in wait after a tense, pulsating semi-final under the arc...
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