Hurling talking points ahead of 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, it would be if there was any hurling on.
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Wout Faes own-goal double gifts Liverpool win over Leicester
Leicester defender Wout Faes suffered the ignominy of scoring two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory which moved them within touching distance of the top four.
Championship: Adam Idah scores first of season for Norwich, Josh Cullen on mark for leaders Burnley
Burnley restored their three-point lead over Sheffield United at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 1-0 victory at Stoke.
Boost for Warren Gatland as Liam Williams set for return from injury ahead of Six Nations
Wales boss Warren Gatland has received a major boost ahead of this season's Six Nations Championship - where they'll face Ireland in Cardiff in their opener on 4 February - with Liam Williams returning to action.
Croke Park ringfence summer dates for Taylor homecoming
Katie Taylor's 2023 blockbuster fight with Amanda Serrano at Croke Park could take place in early summer, according to the stadium's director Peter McKenna.
Munster rest internationals, injuries ease for Ulster
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has rested Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Joey Carbery and Craig Casey for Sunday's meeting with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium, while the hosts have been boosted by the return of several injured players for the New Year's Day derby.
Sexton starts for Leinster, but Connacht without key players due to illness
Johnny Sexton will start for Leinster in Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Connacht (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but Tadhg Furlong again misses out with an ankle injury.
Live updates as heavy rain and winds see eight flood alerts issued in Wales and Second Severn Crossing closed
Wet and windy weather will continue for most over the New Year weekend, with flood alerts in place in Wales and the old Severn Crossing has been closed.