Rugby World Cup TV View: Signal failure detected in Ireland’s masterplan

Time to get behind Japan after Ireland left face down in a bowl of ramen

Rugby World Cup Jargon Buster: Know your Piano Shifters from your Pine Riders

Mary Hannigan gets some help rucking her way through rugby’s myriad of puzzling lingo

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

BlackBee announces €250m investment in residential care homes

Investment will create more than 1,500 new jobs and 1,000 beds at 10 sites in Munster

BlackBee hires Kingston to drive expansion into nursing homes sector

BlackBee has spent €39 million on nursing homes recently, including in Cork and Clare

Liam Miller controversy prompts motion to open county grounds

Tom Ryan: GAA were ‘uncomfortable’ bending the rules and so have decided to change them

Pioneering science students chosen as Cork Persons of the Year

Irish rugby coach, Joe Schmidt made an honorary Corkman for his contribution

All Blacks scalp ensures stunning year ends on a perfect note

The crowd got louder and fiercer as a thunderous encounter unfolded at the Aviva Stadium

In 1989 Ireland faced the Haka and paid the price

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Anderson’s famous stance well remembered

Leinster SFC: Paul Mannion lights the way as Kilmacud speed past Dunboyne

All Star racks up 2-6 for Dublin champions in trouble-free progress to Leinster semi-finals

Dunboyne far too strong for Shelmaliers challenge

The Meath champions progress in the Leinster championship after 10 point win

Andy McEntee fumes after Meath’s controversial Tyrone defeat

Referee gets Garda escort after Meath denied free and chance to equalise in extra time

Meath take a big stride towards Division Two safety

Meath can secure their status with victory in rescheduled game against relegated Louth

Blistering start sends Cavan to the top

Meath blown away in first half as Cavan go top of Division Two

Dublin beaten by Wexford to end their O’Byrne Cup defence

Longford, Meath and Westmeath win to secure their semi-final spots next weekend

Over 1,000 attend funeral of rugby international Willie Duggan

Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony

Murphy and Donegal left on the chair when the music stopped

Patrick McBrearty’s late point seals tight encounter against Meath in Navan

What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Daniel Flynn and Cathal McNally lead the way for Kildare

Cian O'Neill's side were far superior, with their full-forward line scoring 2-9 from play.

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Gerry Thornley picks his Lions squad for New Zealand

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

Meath keep promotion hopes alive with Fermanagh win

Division One remains a real prospect for Royals after Pairc Tailteann thrashing

Meath come back from the dead to draw with Cork

Meath come back from nine points down to take a share of the spoils at Pairc Ui Rinn

Dublin can maintain record run while Donegal will test Tyrone’s unbeaten one

Allianz Football League weekend previews:

Johnny Sexton: Numbers game not stacking up for injured Ireland outhalf

Outhalf has completed just one match for Ireland and Leinster this season and five in the last 12 months

Hundreds at removal of property developer Owen O’Callaghan

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

Dublin overcome ‘hardy welcome’ to see off Wexford

Experimental side will continue in O’Byrne Cup competion after Wexford battle

Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year

Muhammad Ali, Adrian Doherty, Paul O’Connell, others make up 2016’s best reads

Billy Holland: relishing chance to follow in father’s footsteps

Jerry Holland had been on Ireland’s hugely controversial tour of apartheid South Africa

Gerry Thornley: Munster mourn loss of a rugby son

Sporting fraternity across country in shock at untimely death of head coach in Paris

Anthony Foley: ‘It’s the humanity of the man, that’s what will remain’

Friends and colleagues clearly felt blessed to have known the Munster rugby great

Familiar names aiding Ireland’s latest bid for U-20 World Cup glory

Kiernan, Saunders and Kennedy – sons of the fathers answer Ireland’s call

Controlled Meath performance keeps dogged Louth at bay

Winners move on to a Leinster semi-final against champions Dublin with a comfortable win

Risteard Cooper: Rome’s architecture the highlight as Italy fail to live up to expectations

Dropped passes, knock ons and poor kicking were the highlights, France will be different

Six Nations is back so let’s build those phases and put our bodies on the line

It’s our chance to savour George’s long goodbye but when Bowe scores – be cool

Pulling on that green jersey leaves commentary teams breathless

BOD’s sad farewell added to the emotional wreckage produced by this close-fought game

A French test that has proven difficult to pass

Grand Slam denying defeat in 1982 epitomises Ireland’s problems in Paris

Ronan O’Gara returns to Cork for testimonial dinner

Record Heineken Cup points scorer says he would love to coach Munster some day

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