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Here’s how the 132 number plate did in its first 13 days

What’s the most popular car brand – and what was the first car to have a 132 plate? We have all the details.

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Four new HSE coordinators to deal with potential abuse cases

Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald has announced the appointment of the new HSE staff members following the publication of a major report on abuse by the RCNI.

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13 of the best pics from today’s action at Navan Racecourse

Featuring Tony McCoy, Andrew Lynch and JP McManus.

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Leinster manager backs Fitzgerald to replace BOD

A 30-minute cameo against the All Blacks showed what the 26-year-old can do.

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Did Ireland overreact to Brian O’Driscoll’s Lions dropping?

The legendary centre was unforgettably axed from the starting team for the third Test against Australia in June.

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’13: The highs, lows and heavy blows of Brian O’Driscoll’s final full year in...

It won’t be remembered as BOD’s best year, but there was no shortage of thrilling moments.

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End of an era: Looking back on a first glimpse of Brian O’Driscoll in the flesh

Before BOD plays his last international in Ireland this week, come in and tell us your memories of watching him play.

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Paul O’Connell admits he may hug Brian O’Driscoll a little tighter before...

The retiring centre may have to protect his ribs if an emotional Paulie loses the run of himself.

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Caption competition: guess what BOD is thinking and win tickets to Italy game

The retiring outside centre will play his final Ireland game at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

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Paul O’Connell, Sean O’Brien and other rugby stars say #thankyoubrian

Adidas rolled out the big guns for this tribute to Brian O’Driscoll.

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Brumbies centre Smith among Munster’s options for midfield role

The 29-year-old is understood to have spoken to the province over a transfer later this year.

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Everyone must be sick of my long goodbye by now — Brian O’Driscoll

The centre is ready for the challenges that come with not being a rugby player any more.

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Will we ever see the impulsive, electric likes of Brian O’Driscoll again?

We spoke with the outside centre’s Leinster and Ireland teammate Fergus McFadden, and old rival Paul Warwick, on rugby post-BOD.

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Tricks, tackles and more than a few tries: Leinster’s Brian O’Driscoll...

There’s enough BOD magic in here to make even the stoniest of hearts turn to mush.

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Now or never for Darren Cave as he looks to nail down Ireland’s 13 slot

The 27-year-old has a shot at proving to Joe Schmidt that he is a centre of international quality.

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Ireland’s Ringrose among nominees for IRB Junior Player of the Year

The 19-year-old centre has impressed at the Junior World Championships in New Zealand.

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‘I don’t think I grabbed the shirt’ – Darren Cave’s Ireland concerns

The 27-year-old Ulster centre feels he could have done more to impress in Argentina in June.

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Dublin holds its breath as UEFA to confirm 13 Euro 2020 hosts in September

19 countries have put forward one city each to host the new Europe-wide format.

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‘I enjoy playing 13′ – Tommy Bowe raring to get back in Ireland colours

The 30-year-old has prioritised first-team selection in November, but would be happy to start at outside centre.

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Return of ‘quality’ Gordon D’Arcy important for O’Connor’s Leinster

The 34-year-old played in both centre positions against the Cardiff Blues on Friday night.

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Bowe setting new PBs, but won’t be turned into a centre any time soon

The wing stay the wing.

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It’s ‘absolutely untrue’ that I influence provincial selection – Schmidt

The Ireland head coach refuted the notion that he has told Ulster to pick Jared Payne at outside centre.

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Henshaw or Payne: Who is Ireland’s next outside centre?

Joe Schmidt had positive words about the two players who will battle it out for a midfield spot in November.

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5 questions for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland as the November Tests loom

Outside centres, the line-out, new caps, being clinical and the Georgia encounter.

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Henshaw taking centre stage as Kearney feels his way back to fitness

The Connacht man partnered Gordon D’Arcy in the centre at today’s open training session at the Aviva.

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‘There’ll be a lot of traffic’: Schmidt outlines the challenges facing...

The new 13 faces a real test at the Aviva on Saturday.

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Henshaw learning from BOD but standing up for Ireland by himself

The retired Ireland legend has been helping the Connacht man out this month.

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‘No doubt that he’s going to be world class’: Muliaina impressed by...

Connacht and Ireland back wouldn’t look out of place in Super Rugby, says a man who knows a thing or two.

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Robbie Henshaw ruled out – Here’s the Connacht team to face Scarlets

Kieran Marmion and Rodney Ah You both return for Saturday evening’s game in the Sportsground.

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Keano, Rio and Pirlo – 13 of the best football books to read this Christmas

In case you’re in need of a last-minute Christmas gift, one of these fine reads should do the trick.

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U20 star Ringrose keeping his head down amidst hype

The 20-year-old Leinster centre is back for his second year of international rugby at this level.

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Jared Payne increasingly comfortable in Ireland’s famous 13 shirt

The New Zealand native tells us about working with Joe Schmidt and playing alongside Robbie Henshaw.

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Analysis: Joseph’s X-factor for England a major threat to Ireland

We identify what makes England’s outside centre such a dangerous attacker.

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A Dublin bus has turned away a wheelchair-user…

Caroline O’Leary was turned away from a number 13 bus as a child’s buggy was occupying the wheelchair space on board.

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Analysis: Keith Earls looked sharp in Ireland’s 13 shirt against Wales

The Munster man made his return to the international game after a break of more than two years.

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Schmidt set to hand Fitzgerald 13 shirt for Ireland’s clash with Wales

Nathan White is set for his first start at tighthead, while Dave Kearney is likely to get his chance.

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Fitzgerald at 13 as Schmidt brings back Ireland frontliners for Wales

Paul O’Connell, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Rob Kearney all return.

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‘Defensively he’s been very, very sound for us’ – Schmidt on Keith Earls

The Munster man takes over in the 13 shirt for Sunday’s game against Italy.

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Shane Long scored his 100th goal in English football against City today

The 29-year-old now has four goals in his last five games and 13 in total this season.

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Munster may plunge into transfer market as Erasmus looks for 13 cover

Rassie Erasmus will be without outside centre Francis Saili for up to four months.

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