Scott Bemand said Ireland got what they wanted from the opening Rugby World Cup gambit as they recorded a 42-14 victory over Japan.

Karl Burke was left in awe of Venetian Sun's brilliance as the brilliant filly saw off the colts to remain unbeaten in a star-studded Sumbe Prix Morny at Deauville.

Tributes have been paid to nine-year-old Joey Forker who has been described as being "larger than life". Joey died after an incident at a premises in Co Donegal on Friday evening. The incident, which ...

Teenager Findlay Curtis rescued ragged Rangers with a late strike in a 1-1 William Hill Premiership draw at St Mirren to leave Russell Martin still looking for his first league win in charge.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for a united national front to confront what he described as US efforts to subjugate the Islamic republic.

Ireland scored six tries in a comprehensive 42-14 win over Japan to get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a perfect start.

Amy Hunter struck her second T20I century as Ireland piled on the runs in a 179-run win over Germany at the European Qualifier today.

A man, in his 20s, is being treated for serious injuries after an alleged assault in Co Mayo in the early hours of yesterday morning.

In recent weeks, there have been at least seven listeria-related food recalls affecting products such as spinach, mixed ...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Western countries of trying to "block" peace negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict, after a flurry of diplomatic activity appeared to stall.

The Trump administration has been planning for weeks to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago as part of an expanded crackdown on crime and immigration, according to reports in US media.

The Betfred St Leger appears to be the most likely next port of call for Lambourn after the dual Derby winner's defeat in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on Wednesday.