Galopin Des Champs confirmed for Irish Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs is the star attraction among the seven confirmations for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday.
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Hugo Keenan hoping for happier Cardiff return with Ireland
There are few rugby arenas quite like the Principality Stadium in Cardiff when it's at full volume, and Hugo Keenan is expecting it to be as loud as ever this Saturday in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations.
Dublin Racing Festival: State Man and Honeysuckle set to clash in Irish Champion Hurdle
Honeysuckle, State Man and Vauban all feature among six confirmations for Sunday's Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Trainer Ronan McNally disqualified from Irish racing for 12 years
Trainer Ronan McNally has been handed a 12-year disqualification from Irish racing by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's referrals committee after he was found to have breached several integrity rules at a four-day hearing in October, including one charge of running and training his horses in a manner "prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct and good reputation of horseracing".
Wales coach Gatland opts for experience in Six Nations opener v Ireland
Wales coach Warren Gatland has included lock Alun Wyn Jones in his starting XV to face Ireland in their Six Nations opener at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, having opted for experience in his first selection since returning to the role.
Matt Doherty set for deadline day Atletico Madrid loan move
Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty is set to join Atletico Madrid from Tottenham on a loan deal until the end of the season.
GAA orders replay of All-Ireland senior club football final
The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee has ordered that the All-Ireland senior club football final between Kilmacud Crokes and Glen be replayed.
Wales coach Warren Gatland recalls Leigh Halfpenny for Six Nations opener with Ireland
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will make his first Test match start for 19 months in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.