The Canadian women took an early lead but then gave up 35 consecutive points in a 35-14 loss to Australia on Saturday at the HSBC SVNS stop at BC Place Stadium.

Not one politician has had the gumption to state the obvious, which is that Ireland needs to be part of a formal defence alliance ...

Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for ...

Title favourites Ireland survived a major Six Nations scare as they clinched the triple crown by beating a transformed Wales ...

Good morning and welcome to The Independent ’s live coverage of the opening clash of the Six Nations weekend between Wales ...

Joseph Parker will box Martin Bakole on Saturday as the latter replaces Daniel Dubois, who fell ill two days before his planned fight with Parker.

Met Eireann has issued a weather warning as thunderstorms and lightning threaten parts of Ireland. The public is being warned ...

The high street retailer has announced the closure of 23 of its stores across the UK and Ireland after falling into ...

Troubled fashion chain Quiz has shut 23 stores after falling into administration, putting around 200 jobs at risk. The ...

With gale force winds, hail, thunder and spot flooding forecast for this weekend, it's safe to say that spring has not ...

Mná Month is held in Cashel Library every year during the month of March. The entire month morphs into one long celebration ...

WITH Valentine’s Day out of the way, revellers have already set their sights on the next big celebration – Pancake Day. Officially known as Shrove Tuesday, it is a time of year when people ...