Opening of Decathlon store involves a multi-million-euro investment by Tesco

A much-improved England almost cost the defending champions the title.

Simon Harris said he would be open to accessing EU loans for defence spending.

Ireland is “enthusiastic” about a second interconnector with France, as Tánaiste Simon Harris said Europe needs to become more energy independent.

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet the French finance minister and Secretary General of the OECD in Paris.

The Scots’ stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield on Saturday has left them in a three-way shootout for the Guinness Six Nations title.

Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed.

Goals from Shane O'Brien, Cathal O'Neill and an Aidan O'Connor penalty helped the Treaty to a 3-19 to 20 point win at the Gaelic Grounds.

The poll found that 48 per cent of individuals stated that the current level of public spending on defence and security measures in Ireland was “not enough”

Les Bleus scored eight tries to return to the top of the Six Nations table.

Aged 21, Stockdale was crowned player of the championship in 2018 after scoring a then-tournament record seven tries in five outings.

While it is commonplace in US sports to see split-screen adverts, it is a relatively new concept for European sports coverage. 

Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.

Follow along for updates and analysis as Andy Farrell's men kick off the 2026 championship with a daunting Thursday night test at the Stade de France in Paris

La Rochelle offered support for Atonio and his family, and said he holds a special place in the history of the club.

Cian O’Brien, 20, from Gleann na Rí, Tower, Co Cork, lost his life while on a skiing trip to the French Alps at the weekend.

Cian O’Brien became ill on Sunday night when he was with friends in the well-known French ski resort of Alp d’Huez.

The sentence hearing for a pilot of a light aircraft who flew €8.4 million of cocaine into the Midlands from France in 2022 has been moved back until December

The details on which opponent Ireland will play on specific dates and in which venue will be announced in due course.

The Welsh have cancelled their scheduled training session at the stadium.

The disruption comes at the start of Europe's summer holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

A 75-year-old disabled Irish woman who went missing during a pilgrimage to Lourdes has been found alive by French emergency services

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

The accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from Ireland, France and some other EU members.

The retail empire now employs 7,985 across its European network, which now extends to 225 outlets

Gardaí were conducting a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin on Saturday when a man was stopped and tested.

The search engine company asked the court to cancel an inquiry commencement notice issued by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in October 2023.

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement

Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 50s, following the seizure of cocaine worth €2.8 million at Dublin Port

Belgium were the night’s other winners in Group A2.

Simon Harris met Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

The meeting at the Élysée Palace comes ahead of the appointment of a new European Commission and the term of the new European Parliament.

Overall spending for the month was up 9% compared to July 2023

Medhi Narjissi was 'swept away by a wave' on Wednesday afternoon while swimming with other players in a recovery session after training

Tony Guilloteau (32) was living in Ireland studying English in 2020 when he engaged in a campaign of targeting young women

It was claimed that the female believed one of the teenagers was laughing at her.

Cycling Ireland chief executive officer James Quilligan extended his sympathies to the Kieran family.

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Georgia in the semi-final of the Euro 2025 qualifiers

France will hope to improve their attacking efforts against the winner of Portugal and Slovenia in Hamburg on Friday

France will now meet the winner of Monday's match between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarter-finals in Hamburg on Friday.

Maradona, who died in 2020 aged 60, won the trophy for the best player of the tournament the 1986 World Cup, which was won by Argentina.