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Some of the best women's rugby players are battling out on the field, hoping to lift this year's Women’s Interprovincial Series trophy. We caught up with Leinster star Sarah Delaney, this year's captain, for a quick-fire round of questions to find out a little more about the woman behind the player. From her school days to her teammates, here's what Sarah revealed about life off the pitch...

Loving his role as a dad, former Irish rugby star Ian Madigan says his wife is the true trooper when it comes to raising their son. The couple welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on December 23, 2024, and named him Sonny. They would later reveal the story behind their son's name, telling followers it was the name of the place they visited in Copenhagen on the day they found out they were expecting.

The Women's Interprovincial Series is well underway, and with all players taking the game seriously on the pitch, we wanted to see what they are like off the field. With some of the best players from each province coming together, the games so far have been nail-biting. One sportswoman who EVOKE caught up with was Munster's Maeve Óg O'Leary, who has been with the team for five years...

There's no doubt a famous face can sell fragrance, and it's not just younger fans who buy them. In the top three still selling in 2026, the celebrity in second position has been doing the rounds for 21 years, while the third is a five-year-old fragrance. The No1 scent is going on 9 years old, and it's the type of gourmand that is adored in Ireland by the young and old.

Singer Tommy Fleming is set to reveal the moment he felt betrayed and how he tried to take his own life after the breakdown of his marriage. The Sligo star is a guest on Lucy Kennedy's new chat show, Unfiltered, which is set to air this Sunday at 9pm on Virgin Media One. It will be the star's first TV appearance since revealing his sexuality to Ciara Kelly on Newstalk earlier this year. Tommy also shared that his 20-year marriage to Tina Mitchell had ended in September 2025.

She has a reported net worth in the millions, but there was a time when Natalie Imbruglia was so broke she resorted to living in a pal's basement. Even more startling, it was after she had achieved international fame playing Beth Brennan on Neighbours. Natalie played the part for two years until 1994, but things didn't go to plan when she left Ramsay Street behind. Natalie moved to the UK in search of fame but ran into red tape issues instead. Davina McCall and Natalie Imbruglia.

Donegal's Dáire Ó Baoill has officially picked the perfect location to pop the question, and we have a feeling those who are looking for a romantic spot will be taking note. The midfielder whisked his long-term girlfriend, Caitlin O' Donnell, off to a place slightly cooler than Ireland but with the most magical scenic views.

Mona McSharry has secured a medal at the European Aquatics Championship. The talented swimmer clocked a time of 1:05.41 to earn herself a second-place finish in the women’s 100m breaststroke. So, who is Mona McSharry, Ireland's saving grace in the pool? Mona McSharry of Ireland on her way to winning the silver medal in the women's 100m breaststroke final.

Sophie de Patoul looked fabulous as her fellow rugby WAG, Lucy Byrne, married her longtime love, Jordan Larmour. The couple hosted a gorgeous wedding at Castle Leslie Estate in Co Monaghan, with a host of well-known faces in their guest list. For the occasion, Sophie, who is the wife of Josh van der Flier, opted for the Luna Satin Gown from Sau Lee. The baby blue gown boasted a sweetheart strapless neckline with plunging detailing.

An Irish construction worker has hammered her way into the history books as the first Irish woman to be named Miss Galaxy International. Rachel Foley, who hails from Leitrim, fought off stiff competition to represent Ireland at the grand final in The Bahamas and nab the coveted title. The accolade is the first time a person from Ireland has been crowned with a winning 'Miss' title since Rosanna Davison famously won Miss World in 2003. Rachel Foley has been crowned Miss Galaxy International.