Sport in Ireland reached the quarter-finals of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Sailing in Ireland is governed and regulated by the Irish Sailing Association in Dún Laoghaire. Events are organised by the various clubs on the coasts and on the reservoirs and lakes. The first sailing club was the Cork Water Club (now the Royal Cork Yacht Club), which was founded in 1720. Snooker and pool hold some interest in Ireland, with media coverage of most major international tournaments. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have produced some of the world's most successful snooker
Sport in Northern Ireland shinty players from Scotland in composite rules shinty-hurling. Rugby union is a popular team sport played in Ireland. The sport is organised on an all-Ireland basis with one team, governing body and league for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Governing body Irish Rugby Football Union The Irish Rugby Football Union is the governing body for rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU is divided into four branches which represent the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht. "See also" Irish rugby union system Irish provinces compete in the Pro14, against Welsh regions and Scotland super-districts. The