Eight years is a long time to wait. But Ireland's return to the World Cup stage is just a matter of hours away and Scott Bemand insists his team are ready to stamp their authority on their comeback.

Matt Fitzpatrick will head into Sunday's final round at the Betfred British Masters with a one-shot lead after posting a four-under 68 on Saturday at The Belfry.

Jasper Philipsen pipped Britain's Ethan Vernon to victory in a sprint finish at the end of the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Novara, Italy.

Republic of Ireland international Finn Azaz scored in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Norwich as his side made it three wins from three.

Francesca McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Scotland started their Women's World Cup campaign with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Wales at the Salford Community Stadium.

Benjamin Nygren's second-half double helped much-changed Celtic to a 3-0 win over Livingston as supporters again demonstrated anti-board sentiments.

Josh Cullen was a central figure in Burnley's win over Sunderland, Keith Andrews enjoyed his first victory as Brentford manager and Bournemouth edge out Wolves ...

Eberechi Eze has completed his dream move to boyhood club Arsenal in a transfer which could be worth as much as €78 million.

Ethical Diamond provided all-conquering trainer Willie Mullins with a third victory in the Sky Bet Ebor at York.

Two men have been arrested in Derry following a three-vehicle collision in Derry yesterday. The collision, involving two cars ...

Leona Maguire remains firmly in contention, sitting in a tie for second place at the half-way stage of the at CPKC Women's Open in Canada.

More than 1,000 people have turned out for a march in Dublin in memory of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis and died last month.