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Northern Ireland Warriors vice-captain Caroline O'Hanlon feels this week's Celtic Cup tournament in Glasgow will be a "crucial experience" for the younger members of the squad.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

Wales are without a raft of top players to face world champions South Africa on Saturday, but are boosted by the return of Aaron Wainwright.

Wales are without a raft of top players to face world champions South Africa on Saturday, but are boosted by the return of Aaron Wainwright.

Bly Twomey wins her second gold medal at the European Para Table Tennis Championships with victory in the mixed doubles class 14.

Bly Twomey wins her second gold medal at the European Para Table Tennis Championships with victory in the mixed doubles class 14.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Scotland qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 28 years has "inspired" the women to do the same for the 2027 finals, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Scotland qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 28 years has "inspired" the women to do the same for the 2027 finals, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Scotland qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 28 years has "inspired" the women to do the same for the 2027 finals, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says the sport's future looks bright after a "challenging" but "positive" year, following the release of the RFU accounts.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says the sport's future looks bright after a "challenging" but "positive" year, following the release of the RFU accounts.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says the sport's future looks bright after a "challenging" but "positive" year, following the release of the RFU accounts.