Blades boss rues Egan injury while leaves him 'out for a while'
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has cursed his luck after captain John Egan became the club's latest injury casualty this season.
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Irish star O'Mahony wins 100th cap for World Cup decider with Scots
Peter O'Mahony will become the latest Irish player to reach a landmark 100 caps for his country on Saturday when Ireland face Scotland in a match pivotal to both sides' Rugby World Cup hopes.
Sheehan and Henderson start for Ireland with Conan named on bench, Henshaw suffers hamstring injury
Jack Conan is in line for his first taste of World Cup action after being named on the Ireland bench the Pool B match against Scotland in Paris on Saturday (8pm).
Celtic winger Mikey Johnston returns to Republic of Ireland fold after injury
Celtic winger Mikey Johnston has returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar after missing last month’s double-header through injury.
Iain Henderson replaces James Ryan in Ireland team for crucial Scotland clash
Iain Henderson will start in place of vice-captain James Ryan in Ireland’s second row for Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.
RFU boss Sweeney upbeat over future after year of gloom
LILLE, France : Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney said English and world rugby was "on the cusp of something quite spectacular" and he remained the right man to lead the biggest and richest union in the sport after year of turmoil.
Scales and Johnston included in Ireland squad
Celtic pair Liam Scales and Mikey Johnston have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece and Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
Ireland squad confirmed for shinty international
The Ireland squad for the upcoming hurling/shinty international has been confirmed with 14 counties represented in the 20-man selection.