Campbell is the fourth son to follow his father as a captain in Test cricket - in his case Alistair Campbell, who led Zimbabwe in 21 of his 60 matches. The earlier pairs were Frank and George Mann ...

Galway have three players GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week, following victory over Kilkenny on Sunday in the National League.

Gary Stead and Jonathan Trott ... Zimbabwe, as well as the latest Full Members, Afghanistan and Ireland (who were awarded ...

Rugby-playing twins Tom and Ben Curry have come as a pair pretty much their entire life — oh yes, they even live together and ...

Now former Ireland star Zebo hopes there is an eye on the 2027 World Cup in Australia with sides selected for this Six Nations. But he acknowledged that the older heads like Conor Murray are ...

The action kicks off in Paris on Friday, but it will be in Dublin where Ireland take on England that ... Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Tommy ...

Ireland host England on Saturday as the two sides get their Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

a survey of 2,000 rugby enthusiasts revealed the nation's favourite rugby player. Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll ranked fourth on the list, his fearless play securing his status as one of the most ...

England have been handed a timely injury boost ahead of their daunting Six Nations opener against Ireland, with Alex Mitchell now back in camp. The Northampton scrum-half was added to Steve ...

More info The Irish Mirror has a rugby breaking news and top stories ... but their prospects have been boosted by the return of Alex Mitchell from injury. Ireland of course go into the opener ...

Mitchell’s return has led to Northampton team-mate Pollock being left out ahead of the trip to Ireland, with Borthwick expected to name his starting team on Thursday.