The slogan of “No guts, no glory” that greets Ireland's players on the way into the Stadion Galgenwaard will resonate. This Dutch side Ireland visit carries a different motivation to appease the 15,000 anticipated turnout. What confronts Carla Ward and her Ireland team is the challenge of exposing those frailties. Star quality is in abundance across the Dutch team, Chelsea represented, as they were, in the French side. Denise O’Sullivan looked a doubt when hobbling off the pitch on Tuesday but Ward is adamant she’ll be back for the double-header against Poland on April 14 and 18.

Ryan Gravenberch has committed his long-term future to Liverpool after signing a new six-year contract. Gravenberch, who has made 123 appearances for Liverpool, has put pen-to-paper on a deal set to run until the end of the 2031-32 campaign, the Press Association understands. “I feel really, really good. I was really proud to extend my contract at such a big club. So, I’m really happy that I can stay for many more years,” Gravenberch told the official club website.

Joe Drennan was struck by a car in a hit-and-run and killed while waiting at a bus stop in 2023. Photograph: The Irish TimesA memorial prize has been established for third-level students in Ireland to honour the memory of journalism student Joe Drennan, who was killed in a hit-and-run. Entries are now open for the Unheard Voices: the Joe Drennan Memorial Prize for a piece of journalism offering a voice to those who so often go unheard. A member of his family holding a keyfob with a photograph of Joe Drennan outside Limerick Circuit Court. [ Sentence for gangland figure who killed student Joe Drennan increased by five yearsOpens in new window ]The Court of Appeal subsequently increased his sentence to 14 years, with one year suspended.

FBI documents withheld from the Epstein Files containing allegations that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a schoolgirl have been released by the US authorities. She claimed she was aged between 13 and 15 when Mr Trump struck her after she bit him while he tried to force her to perform oral sex on him. Mr Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein or any knowledge of the late financier's crimes. The notes add that Mr Trump then allegedly lashed out and struck her, saying: 'Get this little b**** the hell out of here.' 'As we have said countless times, President Trump has been totally exonerated by the release of the Epstein Files.'

Road closed in County Durham with two taken to hospitalThe A181 is closed between Wheatley Hill Service Station and the Salters Lane junction at Wingate in both directionsView Image University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton (Image: Teesside Live/Katie Lunn)Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in County Durham. The A181 has been closed in both directions between Wheatley Hill Service Station and Salters Lane at Wingate since shortly before 11am this morning. ‌The North East Ambulance Service has confirmed that two people have been taken to North Tees Hospital in Stockton, and two more were discharged at the scene. ‌In a post on Facebook, Durham Constabulary said: "The road is closed between Wheatley Hill Service Station and the Salters Lane junction at Wingate (both directions) owing to a collision whilst emergency services deal with the incident. Please avoid the route - an update will ensue once the scene is cleared and road is reopened."

Image showing erosion on the North Beach in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Photograph Nick BradshawRecent erosion of sea cliffs close to Greystones harbour village has exposed waste, leading to concerns a former town dump on top is falling into the sea. The old dump was operated by Wicklow County Council in the 1960s and 1970s. Erosion at the north beach at Greystones. The website said there were also “protection works to eliminate future coastal erosion along the boundary of the old dump location”.

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And after starting all but two of Liverpool's league games this term, Gravenberch has been rewarded with a new contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2032. “I feel really, really good,” Gravenberch told Liverpoolfc.com. So, I’m really happy that I can stay for many more years. I’m happy that I’m here. “I’m really grateful for the supporters because without them we would not be where we are now.

Photograph Moya NolanThe theme of International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘give to gain’. What is the relevance of International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day is still hugely important because it is evolving. Picture: Picture Larry CumminsThe theme of International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘give to gain’. Picture: Chani AndersonI believe as women, maybe this is what we should do this International Women’s Day.

SubscriberRestaurant review: Too many misses in Spanish-focused dishes at Dublin’s Bang RestaurantIt is relatively early days for Bang, so I’m sure they will tighten things up in the coming months

Shelbourne 2 St Patrick’s Athletic 3Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/SportsfileA double from Ryan Edmondson and a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Max Mata delivered St Patrick’s Athletic victory from this pulsating Dublin derby at Tolka Park. Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park in Dublin. Again Shels’ defending was poor as St Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond flicked on Brown’s corner. St Patrick’s Athletic: Anang; Redmond, Hoare, Turner; Brown, Leavy (Boyce, 90+4), Nugent, Baggley, McClelland (Breslin, 74); Palmer (Keena, 68); Edmondson (Mata, 74).

Scotland put themselves in contention for a first-ever Guinness Six Nations title with a sensational seven-try 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield. But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. Whichever side wins between Ireland and Scotland will move to the top of the Six Nations table and will then hope England can do them a favour against France. As it stood at that point Scotland were heading top of the table, but just as they looked to be coasting towards the ideal result, it all got a bit ragged for Townsend’s men.

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILEEvan Ferguson is out of Ireland’s World Cup play-off after the decision was taken to undergo ankle surgery on Monday, a development which also casts doubt on his future at Roma.

But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. Scotland made the perfect start when Graham was fed by Finn Russell and darted through a gap to score on the right in the fifth minute. It was the first time France had found themselves behind on the scoreboard in this year’s championship. Things looked ominous for the hosts when the visitors went ahead with their second try in the space of four minutes as Bielle-Biarrey’s grubber kick sent fellow wing Theo Attissogbe bounding over, with Ramos again adding the extras.

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