Today's rugby news as teen ace wanted by Wales to make England debut and Ken Owens eyeing fourth World Cup
These are your rugby headlines for Friday, June 17.
Ireland Sport News
Ireland bring in fresh faces for Hockey World Cup
Ireland coach Sean Dancer has named five uncapped players in his panel for the upcoming World Cup campaign which gets under way on 2 July at Amsterdam’s Wagener Stadium.
LOI preview: Top two clash as Dundalk host Shamrock Rovers
After a three-week break, the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division returns with a top-two clash on Friday night.
Gearóid Hegarty: Limerick won't repeat 2019 mistakes in All-Ireland semi-final
Gearóid Hegarty has warned Limerick's rivals they will be more than prepared for their forthcoming All-Ireland semi-final despite the long wait from their Munster Championship success.
Hardik Pandya "Doesn't Need To Be Told By Coaches What He Needs To Do": Glenn McGrath
With an IPL trophy for Gujarat Titans in their maiden season, Hardik Pandya has impressed one and all with his captaincy skills. The Indian all-rounder had been sidelined by injury and his inability to bowl had been in focus for quite some time. However, Hardik bowled at full tilt during IPL 2022, paving the way for his return to the international side. Hardik Pandya was also named Rishabh Pant's deputy for the South Africa T20Is. He was also be leading Team India in the T20I series against Ireland. With his stocks at an all-time high, Glenn McGrath is among many who have lauded the all-rounder. The former Australia fast bowler is of the belief that Hardik Pandya doesn't need to be told by coaches what he needs to do.
SA's MJ Daffue shares second spot at US Open
Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US Open.
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey welcomes permanent deal for "character" Sean O'Neill
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey believes he has signed a top goalkeeper in Sean O'Neill and also one of the Irish League's biggest characters.
Rory's sorry-not-sorry after angry outburst at Brookline
Rory McIlroy made no apologies for showing flashes of frustration even as he made an excellent start to his bid for a fifth major title in the 122nd US Open.