'Outrageous skills' - Everton's Alex Iwobi on influence of Bolton Wanderers legend Jay-Jay Okocha
Everton's Alex Iwobi of spoken of his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha and how he models his game on the Bolton Wanderers legend.
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'I was having breakfast in a Wetherspoons' - Mark Williams opens up on 11-hour day trip to Hong Kong Masters
Mark Williams has expanded on his whirlwind trip to Asia for the Hong Kong Masters, saying he was in the city for 11 hours. The Hong Kong Masters was the return of international snooker in Asia following the Covid-19 pandemic, but the schedule was thrown into turmoil when Zhao Xintong was forced to withdraw due to a positive coronavirus test. Ad Williams was summoned from South Wales, and revealed he was blissfully unaware of the situation until receiving a phone call the day before the event was due to take place.
Cricket-Windies need 'complete game' in must-win Zimbabwe match - Holder
(Reuters) - All-rounder Jason Holder said West Indies must improve in all departments of their game in a must-win contest against Zimbabwe on Wednesday if they are to get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track following their stunning defeat by Scotland.
Derry have everything to go to the next level - Corry
Paul Corry believes Derry City have the resources, players and manager to "go to the next level" and massively challenge Shamrock Rovers over the next few seasons.
Stuart Lancaster: Nothing compares to interprovincial derbies
Stuart Lancaster can look forward to big away days against the likes of Toulouse and Toulon next season but the Leinster coach says nothing compares to interprovincial derbies.
Confident Jack Crowley could challenge Joey Carbery for 10 shirt
Munster got their season back on track in Thomond Park on Saturday evening. A win against the usually physically dominant Bulls pack would have been accepted, but to do so with a bonus point and a solid performance will please fans and coaches alike. The Bulls weren't at their best in a wet and windy Thomond Park, however we can’t pick holes in Munster’s start to the season and then not praise them when they get things right. Not everything stuck, but a lot of things came together on the night. The return of Emerging Ireland players, such as Shane Daly and Calvin Nash helped. Joey Carbery putting in a man-of-the-match performance was one of the most important aspects for their immediate future, as were the performances of new stars such as the colossal Edwin Edogbo. Jack Crowley is one of the most interesting current case studies in Munster. The pressure was on Carbery last night because Crowley’s pre-season performances and his Emerging Ireland tour have put him in the limelight. Who knows where his ceiling is, he is really only getting going. Crowley would have been frustrated going into the first few games of the season. Munster stuck to their pecking order and gave Ben Healy the benefit of the doubt. However, If you watched the pre-season friendlies, whatever they stand for, and if you have an idea of how Munster are setting up their attacking structures, Crowley is the second in command at Munster and Carbery is within his sights. Crowley plays the game with a boyish excitement, yet his game management is taking huge strides forward. Managing the Emerging Ireland gameplan will have done wonders for his self-belief.
Mark Williams posts tournament-high break in win over Alexander Ursenbacher at Northern Ireland Open
Mark Williams produced a mixed performance but had enough in the tank to secure a 4-2 victory over Alexander Ursenbacher in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open. The three-time world champion weathered an early storm from his Swiss opponent, before getting himself in the contest at the Waterfront Hall. Ad Williams is seeking a second Northern Ireland Open title, and kept Ursenbacher in his seat with a tournament-high break before closing out the win to set up a meeting with Jimmy Robertson.
South African sojourn a blessing in disguise for emerging Munster stars
Munster fans could have been forgiven for groaning when their brightest prospects were plucked from the province's ranks to head to Bloemfontein for the Emerging Ireland tour, but RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan believes the trip will end up yielding rich dividends.