Evergreen Sexton equals al-time record as Ireland outlast Scotland in cracker
Ireland remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam after overcoming stiff Scottish resistance to win 22-7 at Murrayfield on Sunday.
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Ireland stay on course for Grand Slam after Scotland win
EDINBURGH : Wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe scored a try each for Ireland as flyhalf Johnny Sexton became the joint leading scorer in Six Nations history following a pulsating 22-7 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Jofra Archer Provides Massive Update About His Availability For Ashes Series
England pacer Jofra Archer admitted that playing more than one Ashes Test during the summer would be a "bonus" for him after his return from injury, which kept him out of the sport for nearly two years. Archer is aware of opportunities that are before him in 2023, with a home Ashes summer and defence of 50-over World Cup title in India during October-November after it. These are the events which helped him announce his arrival at international level back in 2019. "It is pretty similar actually. If you caught form at the right time in 2019, you probably would have been able to carry it throughout the whole summer, whereas now you have got a couple of months before the World Cup," said Archer as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
Sunak hopes for solution as Lineker removal sparks BBC sport chaos
LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he hoped a stand-off between Gary Lineker and the BBC can be "resolved in a timely manner" after the British broadcaster's sport service was decimated on Saturday (Mar 11).
Straightforward victory for Limerick over Westmeath
All-Ireland champions Limerick, as was widely expected, proved to be far too good for a plucky Westmeath side in Mullingar.
Sunday sport: Ireland face Scotland with sights on Six Nations grand slam
Ireland will look to keep their Grand Slam ambitions on track this afternoon when they play their final away game of this Six Nations campaign.
Shark Hanlon delays Hewick Gold Cup decision
John 'Shark' Hanlon says Hewick is "better than he ever was" - but will make a last-minute decision on whether or not the American Grand National winner will run in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Manchester road closures ahead of St Patrick's Day Parade this afternoon
There will be several road closures in place ahead of the Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade this afternoon.