Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Ireland game as Wales injury jinx strikes again
Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys has expressed sympathy for Leigh Halfpenny after the full-back's injury jinx struck again.
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Rachael Blackmore keeping faith in Honeysuckle
Rachael Blackmore retains "full confidence" in Honeysuckle ahead of her bid for a fourth straight victory in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Furlong 'not quite' ready but Farrell backing Bealham to make an impact
Andy Farrell says Tadhg Furlong came just short of being named in the Ireland team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.
Smith and Farrell start for England as Tuilagi left out
LONDON :Owen Farrell and Joe Marchant will fill England's midfield with Marcus Smith at flyhalf in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday as Manu Tuilagi was omitted from the matchday squad announced by Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Padraig Harrington in pursuit as Ryo Hisatsune leads at Ras Al Khaimah Championship
Padraig Harrington was the best of the Irish after day one of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in UAE this afternoon.
Unlucky Halfpenny forced out of Wales team to face Ireland
Wales have had to make a change to their starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday after fullback Leigh Halfpenny suffered a back spasm on Thursday.
Raphael Varane bids adieu to France career
France defender Raphael Varane is retiring from international football, ending a 10-year career with Les Bleus in which he won the World Cup in 2018 and was a runners-up four years later.
Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah commits to Norwich until 2028
Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has extended his contract with EFL Championship side Norwich until 2028.