Ferguson signs new long-term deal with Brighton
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Evan Ferguson has celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a new three-and-a-half year deal with Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internationals
Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn internationals and Stuart Hogg stripped of the captaincy as flanker Jamie Ritchie was named to lead the team in tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.
Rugby-Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internatioals
(Reuters) - Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn internationals and Stuart Hogg stripped of the captaincy as flanker Jamie Ritchie was named to lead the team in tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.
Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset
Eurosport pundits Jimmy White and Alan McManus believe Ronnie O’Sullivan was “in control of the match” until David Grace put in a “brilliant performance” to fight back and win at the Northern Ireland Open. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up in the second round match in Belfast, but Grace came back and was soon 3-2 up after taking advantage of a wild fluke. Ad In the sixth frame, Grace missed several opportunities to close out the match as O’Sullivan sent the contest to a decider, only for the world No.
Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers add to medal deluge in Montenegro
Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers have guaranteed themselves at least bronze medals after quarter-final victories at the European Boxing Championships in Montenegro.
Finn Russell left out of Scotland squad
Racing 92 out-half Finn Russell has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Autumn Nations Series, while Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie takes over the captaincy.
Ireland to host England at Aviva in World Cup warm-up
Ireland will host England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next summer as preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Amazing Grace fires Rocket out of Northern Ireland Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan became the latest big name to drop out of the Northern Ireland Open after suffering a shock 4-3 loss to David Grace.