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Dublin lands 2013 Heineken Cup final - 15th May 2012

Dublin has secured the right to host the 2013 Heineken Cup final, the showpiece game of European club rugby union.

Ireland looking at bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup - 20th February 2012

Philip Browne, the chief executive of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), has confirmed that a bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is under consideration by the country’s sport stakeholders.

Cricket Ireland outlines commercial plans - 25th January 2012

Cricket Ireland has announced details of a new commercial programme that will underpin its ultimate goal of becoming a full Test nation by 2020.

Tour celebrates Northern Irish stars through 2012 Irish Open - 9th January 2012

The European Tour has elected to celebrate the success of Northern Irish golf by announcing the return of the Irish Open to the country for the first time in almost 60 years.

02 extends Ireland rugby sponsorship - 9th August 2011

Telecommunications company 02 has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with Ireland’s national rugby union team through to 2016.

Rabobank replaces Magners as rugby competition sponsor - 9th June 2011

The Celtic League, the rugby union competition that features teams from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Italy, has signed up Rabobank as its new title sponsor.

Magners to end Celtic League backing - 20th April 2011

Cider producer Magners has confirmed it will end its title sponsorship of the Celtic League at the end of the current season.

Eircom unveiled as new Gaelic Football sponsor - 13th April 2011

Eircom has replaced telecommunications rival Vodafone as the new lead sponsor of the Gaelic Athletic Association’s (GAA) All-Ireland Football Championship.

Ireland chief slams ICC’s World Cup call - 6th April 2011

Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom has vowed to fight the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) controversial decision to axe associate teams from the 2015 World Cup, and has refused to rule out legal action.

RTÉ to carry Rugby World Cup action - 22nd December 2010

RTÉ Sport has snapped up Ireland's free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.