James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain
James Ryan admits he has “big shoes to fill” as he prepares to captain Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against Italy in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.
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Roscommon reappoint Seamus Qualter as hurling boss
Roscommon have appointed Seamus Qualter for a second spell as their senior hurling manager.
Denis Buckley commits to Connacht with long-term deal
Connacht prop Denis Buckley will remain at the province for at least two more years, after agreeing a contract extension in Galway.
Ben Stokes says he will leave IPL early to prepare for Ireland Test and Ashes series
Chennai Super Kings splurged a whopping Rs 16.25 to buy Stokes in IPL auction in December but they won't be able to have his services for the entire season. Stokes also missed the last two editions of the cash-rich league due to various reasons.Stokes made it clear that he will leave IPL early to lead his side in the one-off Ireland Test and prepare for the Ashes series.The IPL final is set to be played on May 28, four days before the one-off Ireland Test at Lord's on June 1, while the marquee Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16.
Why 14 top Boks have assembled for Cape Town camp: 'Some haven't had a break since Lions series'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed more light on the reasons for running the current alignment camp with top players.
Boks looking to evolve as they play catch-up in World Cup year
CAPE TOWN : South Africa will continue to evolve their game-plan and add more attacking strings to their bow ahead of the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in France later this year, coach Jacques Nienaber said on Wednesday.
Ireland captain Sexton to miss Italy Six Nations match
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.
Jackman: Italy need to take Ireland out of comfort zone
Bernard Jackman believes Italy will need to create chaos on the pitch if they're to cause a huge upset and end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes in Rome on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).