Mick McCarthy 'absolutely buzzing' to be back in game
New Blackpool head coach Mick McCarthy admits he did wonder whether football had "retired" him after being out of work for more than 14 months.
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Lowry, Timoney and Hume all start for Ulster v Stormers
Ulster have made three changes to their side for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] in Belfast.
O'Mahony departs Cork City for Brighton
Cork City teenager Mark O'Mahony has joined English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.
Bumper April Fool's day: European Champions and Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed
The European Professional Rugby Clubs (EPCR) on Thursday confirmed the dates and times of the Champions and Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures, in which all five South African franchises will participate.
Blitzboks skipper confident poor Hamilton showing won't be repeated: 'We took accountability'
Following their poor showing at the Hamilton Sevens in New Zealand last weekend, Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says they were brutally honest in their assessment of what went wrong.
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
South Africa has been named host nation of the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship - in 2023 and 2024.
Leinster's last-16 tie v Ulster moved to Aviva Stadium
Leinster and Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie will be played at the Aviva Stadium, after the EPCR confirmed the kick-off details for the eight knockout matches.