Challenge is to convince visitors to attraction to stay longer in the area, says Michael Walsh

Head coach Adam Griggs hoping to stay on ‘to build on what we have done so far’

Experienced winger out for ‘six or nine months’ due to injury suffered against Italy

Ireland have chance to make things right against Italy next weekend, says Leinster player

A night to forget for Ireland women as French claim bonus-point win at Stade Ernest Wallon

Important experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara Griffin

New coach Adam Griggs hands debut to winger Megan Williams

Women’s team have made a huge rise up the ranks and now face their sporting heroes

Ireland delegation makes much of the ability to tap into Irish diaspora of 70m

Dick Spring and Shane Ross looked miserable as they tried to get the bid over the line

‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’

French president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentation

Irish international gives her version of events surrounding Ireland’s World Cup campaign

‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Backline should get ample opportunity to show their talent against Japan

Mary Hannigan selects the top 10 highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years

In part four of five, Mary Hannigan continues her look at highlights in Irish women’s sport

Fullback Briggs will miss the tournament after suffering an Achilles problem