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Fencing Ireland has criticised the sport’s governing body for loosening restrictions on Russian athletes with military links. All the while, questions swirl over a sanctioned oligarch’s grip on the sport.

The story of Gjert Ingebrigtsen — and many parents like him — reveals how children’s sport is increasingly shaped by adult ambition and professional pressure.

The Pont de l’Île de Ré isn’t just Ronan O’Gara’s commute—it’s a 3km stretch of nostalgia and ambition. As he faces Munster, the club that made him, can he set emotion aside and outthink his old team?

While other teams may still be adapting to the evolving game, Kerry’s ability to seamlessly integrate their natural style with modern tactics could see them hit the ground running this summer.

With Gillian McDarby and Lynne Cantwell in situ, the IRFU has set a challenging goal to establish four professional provincial teams and set the foundations for a sustainable future for the women's game.

The new rugby rules function as a diplomatic immunity agreement for Antoine Dupont. The world's best player has effectively been granted legal protection at the most critical junctures of play.

As artificial surfaces become increasingly prevalent in Irish rugby and beyond, the sport must maintain a delicate balance between embracing innovation and ensuring player safety.

Thomas Byrne, the Minister of State for Sport, and Elena Pecos, the head of Decathlon Ireland, recently swapped notes on the business of sport – from the French retailer's move into Clery's to funding for national facilities.

John Feehan is the former CEO of the Six Nations, while Derek McGrath ran the European Rugby Cup. Now, they have launched a new business, Sport2Sport, which aims to help sports organisations, event owners and brands deal with Covid-19.

As the pandemic rages on, fitness businesses are facing danger once more. Some of the major players in the sport and leisure market discuss what they've done to cope with challenges presented by Covid-19 and their plans for the future.