When I sent this email to Enda Fitz about a potential new DCU recruit in 2016 called Sophie Becker, little did I know what we were getting into (& that she was actually from Wexford) Eight years later, she has done alright.

Enjoyed helping David Fitzgerald of sportsfile put this together for today’s Irish Independent Sport Read the stories behind the pictures below …

This is a cracking women’s interpro between Munster and Leinster

Felix Jones quits England coaching set-up. Full story here👇 thetimes.com/article/2f2014…

‘It wasn’t the right time’ – Aoife Wafer turns down interest from English PWR clubs to continue playing in Ireland Sinéad Kissane buff.ly/4g3kfYL

Olympic 400m finalist Rhasidat Adeleke has called for “life-long consequences” for athletes who fail doping tests or break anti-doping rule violations like missed drug tests. buff.ly/4g2Ey8L

Tears of joy for Sean Aigboboh who clocks 10.55 to reach the World U20 100m semi-finals. What's behind the rise in Irish athletics? "A big part of it is Rhasidat, Israel, the mixed 4x4, women’s 4x4, they’re pushing the sport into the limelight. Everyone wants to join the sport"

This evening 🥹 Let’s GO TEAM IRELAND!!! #TheNextLevel | #Paris2024 | #TeamIreland

Some personal news. Today is my last working day with the Sunday World and Mediahuis. After 28 years' service I am retiring. It was my great privilege to report on some of the momentous moments in Irish sport over three decades. Thanks for all the interactions #farewell

SILVER FOR NÍ RIAN!!! 🥈 S13 100m Backstroke Final 🕑1:07.27 Róisín opens Ireland’s medal account at the Paralympic Games! UNBELIEVABLE RÓISÍN!!! #TheNextLevel | #TeamIreland | #Paris2024

It’s been 12 months to remember for Dr Eimear Corri. She graduated from medicine, she made her Ireland debut and today she hopes to help Leinster to back-to-back interpro titles. A piece with the Portlaoise player.. independent.ie/sport/rugby/si…

A really special moment after last night's Captain's Run ❤️ 23 former Munster players presented jerseys to our matchday 23 for today's Women's Interprovincial Championship final 🥹 #SUAF 🔴

Back to back interpro champions

“I will miss it, of course” After Leinster won back-to-back interpro titles yesterday, captain Hannah O’Connor revealed she’s retiring as a player with Leinster and Ireland. What a servant to Leinster & Ireland rugby. independent.ie/sport/rugby/le…

All good things must come to an end 🥹

Look at those smiles 🫶🏻 #TheNextLevel | #TeamIreland | #Paris2024

‘Why not dream big?’ – Leinster coach Tania Rosser urges Irish provinces to seek route into women’s English Premiership buff.ly/4e94T35

Cliodhna Moloney says player opinions are heard in current Ireland women’s set-up buff.ly/3Z66X7N

BRONZE FOR ORLA COMERFORD! Her first Paralympic Medal! 🥉 #TheNextLevel | #TeamIreland | #Paris2024

Not to be for Ní Riain this evening just missing out on another podium spot, but what a Games she has had. TWO medals and top four in all four events. We are witnessing greatness and it’s only just the beginning. Róisín Ní Riain…remember the name 🔥 #TheNextLevel