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.
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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.
Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute.
Sexton starts but no Furlong for Ireland against Wales
Johnny Sexton has recovered from a facial injury and will captain Ireland from flyhalf but prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Leanne Kiernan suffers setback on road to recovery
Republic of Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan has suffered a setback on her recuperation from an ankle injury picked up during Liverpool's Women's Super League win against Chelsea last September.
Louth's Ciarán Byrne suffers cruciate injury
Louth have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that Ciarán Byrne is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury.