the fortress
Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park
The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.
As it happened
As it happened
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship
Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.
World Cup Final
Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story
Midfielder has reemerged as the best in the world during this tournament after overcoming adversity on and off pitch.
All-Ireland Hurling final
William O'Donoghue: 'The finals the last two years, I just wasn't in a place to watch that'
Isa Isa Isa
'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'
Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.
Interview
'I was very proud of the Limerick supporters that day' - the fascinating life of Éamonn Cregan
Former Limerick and Offaly manager reflects on family, history, hard times and a lifetime of hurling.
Friday
17 Jul
into the next round
John McGovern's extra-time brace propels Shamrock Rovers past Cork City in FAI Cup
Golf
'Why come here if I didn't want to win?' Lowry in contention behind record-equalling Herbert
Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
Box Office
This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks
Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.
the streak
All Blacks no longer the greatest side in Test rugby but Eden Park remains rugby's greatest Test
The 42 GAA Weekly
'Who can endure the most?' Limerick v Galway, All-Ireland hurling final preview
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about Sunday’s showdown at Croke Park.
60m
written in the stars
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.
