Ulster's Payne is Clermont's gain as defence coach confirms French move
Former Ireland international Jared Payne will leave Ulster to join the coaching team at Clermont Auvergne next season.
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Novak Djokovic to get two chances for Rafael Nadal revenge before next month's French Open
Novak Djokovic will have an opportunity to get revenge over Rafael Nadal at the Rome Masters after losing to the Spaniard in last year's final. Both players have been named on the entry list for the final big tournament before the French Open and are also listed to compete at the Madrid Masters, giving the world No 1 two chances to try and get a win over his rival ahead of the French Open.
Champions Cup: Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park free to play against Connacht after citing complaint dismissed
Gibson-Park was cited following their 26-21 triumph over Connacht after making contact with the head of Kieran Marmion.
How Granit Xhaka's change of heart disrupted other Arsenal transfer plans
Granit Xhaka's change of heart on his Arsenal future was a dramatic one, and it may have impacted the future of his Gunners teammate Matteo Guendouzi.
Beaumelle: Ivory Coast part ways with French coach after two years
Ivory Coast have confirmed they will not renew the contract of national team head coach Patrice Beaumelle.
PSG defender Sergio Ramos says he wants to continue playing for 'four or five more years' despite injuries
Sergio Ramos has revealed his wish to keep playing into his forties, saying he hopes to remain in the game for another «four or five years». The 36-year-old Spaniard has been beset by a recurrent calf injury since arriving at Paris Saint-Germain last year, making just seven appearance so far for the club.
Five great Novak Djokovic wins on clay courts as he targets French Open glory
Novak Djokovic’s return to the ATP did not go according to play on Tuesday, as he lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Wigan without several key backs as Matt Peet names derby squad to face St Helens
Wigan Warriors will be forced into a major reshuffle of their backline for the Good Friday derby with St Helens after Zak Hardaker, Iain Thornley and Liam Marshall all failed to make Matt Peet's 21-man squad.