Connacht wing Byron Ralston signs up for two more years
Connacht wing Byron Ralston has agreed a new contract, which will keep him at the province until the summer of 2026.
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Sue Johnston surprises former co-star Ricky Tomlinson at Stockport Plaza show
TV royalty Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston were reunited on stage this week more than a decade after one of their most famous shows aired for a final time.
Former Ireland defender Charlie Hurley dies aged 87
Former Republic of Ireland centre-half Charlie Hurley has died at the age of 87.
Mohammad Rizwan Doubtful For Tours Of Ireland, England
Pakistan's seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan remains doubtful for the tours to Ireland and England in May after being sidelined from the home T20 series against New Zealand. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that Rizwan and young batsman, Irfan Khan Niazi, had both been ruled out of the remaining two matches against New Zealand because of fitness issues. The PCB said that the medical panel of the board, after reviewing their scans, had decided to rest them for the two games against the visitors in Lahore on Thursday and Saturday.
Bismah Maroof Announces Surprise Retirement From International Cricket
In a surprise development, Bismah Maroof, one of Pakistan's most high-profile women cricketers and former captain, on Thursday announced retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect. Bismah, 32, was forced into a long break from cricket, first due to a fitness issue in 2020 and then after giving birth to a baby girl in August 2021. Bismah had grabbed headlines when she took her baby to the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand. She was the first Pakistani woman cricketer to avail a 12-month maternity leave with pay policy.
No reason to break up Osborne-Henshaw axis - Gordon D'Arcy on Leinster centre pairing
Gordon D'Arcy doesn’t believe there’s any reason for Leinster to change their European centre partnership of Jamie Osborne and Robbie Henshaw, even if Garry Ringrose becomes available.
Donegal on Ulster trail after Celtic Park ambush
The football championship sparked to life in glorious sunshine last weekend, even if it wasn't always obvious from the press box in the Hyde.
New-found belief pushing Sharlene Mawdsley to new heights
Sharlene Mawdsley could be forgiven for being somewhat wary as two Irish teams go in search of Olympic qualification at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas next week.