Price tag set for Blackpool target as club reluctant to lose key player
Irish top-tier side Shamrock Rovers are keen to raise a fee close to £500,000 for the services of Andy Lyons, according to this morning’s update from the Blackpool Gazette.
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Eddie O’Sullivan: ‘Ireland would beat All Blacks again’
Former coach Eddie O’Sullivan believes Ireland are a better team than the All Blacks but acknowledges the 2023 Rugby World Cup is still some time away.
Jake suggests tweaks to 'rigid' Bok game plan: 'The way SA plays keeps other sides in the game'
Jake White has commented on the Springboks' "pretty rigid" structure and suggests they may need to tweak their game plan when they face France, who he rates as the "No 1 team in the world".
Crystal Palace new boy Cormac Austin reflects on "phenomenal" move from Linfield to London
Crystal Palace new boy Cormac Austin has described his move from Irish League champions Linfield to the Premier League in one simple word: Phenomenal.
"Truly Are An Inspiration": Suniel Shetty Hails India Star's Comeback From Injury
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has struggled with injuries and fitness over the last few years, leading to doubts about whether he will be able to bowl again on a regular basis and about his place in the national team. However, over the last few months, he has shut out any questions about form or fitness. First, he led debutants Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title, before making a strong comeback for India. He impressed in the T20I series against Ireland, before captaining the country against Ireland. He then played the T20I and ODI series against England, and was named 'Player of the Series' in the 50-over format.
Ireland vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson Star As New Zealand Win 1st T20I
Glenn Phillips' quick-fire 69 and four wickets from Lockie Ferguson inspired New Zealand's 31-run win over Ireland in their opening Twenty20 international on Monday. Phillips was unbeaten in his 52-ball innings as he smashed seven boundaries in New Zealand's total of 173 for eight. Jimmy Neesham kept the runs flowing for New Zealand with a rapid 29 which included a towering six into the sightscreen.
Irish prop Porter cited for bone-breaking Retallick tackle
Ireland prop Andrew Porter was cited on Tuesday for the high tackle which broke the cheekbone of New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick during last weekend's series-clinching victory over the All Blacks.
Thousands of Limerick fans greet All-Ireland hurling champions
Thousands of Limerick GAA fans swarmed a sweltering Shannonside to welcome home the newly crowned three-in-a-row All Ireland hurling champions on Monday evening.