Johnny Sexton ‘used to competition’ as he aims to win Ireland place back
Captain Johnny Sexton insists competition for Ireland’s number 10 jersey is nothing new as he battles to regain his starting spot.
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Iain Henderson out of Italy game after positive Covid test
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of contention for the Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match against Italy after testing positive for Covid-19.
Six Nations: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton fit again and available to face Italy
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has recovered from injury and is available to play in Sunday's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Dublin.
Michael Hoey retires from professional golf to become DP World Tour referee
Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey has announced his retirement from professional golf to become a referee on the DP World Tour. Hoey, a five-time winner on the European Tour and part of the victorious Walker Cup team in 2001, will begin his new role in South Africa next month as a referee. "It's exciting, a new challenge," the 43-year-old told BBC Sport. "When the pandemic started in 2020 I started learning the rules and looking into that as I didn't really know where the future lay. "I missed that whole year but had quite a good year last year and did quite well at the Dunhill Links so I proved to myself I could still play. "But I've just turned 43 and I see so many good young players on the Challenge Tour now, it's hard to make a living. "I'll always miss the thrill of competition but I've had two years to think about this and while I enjoyed it last year, you have to make a living out of it too and I'm happy with where I am."
Ex-Linfield defender in brilliant tribute to birthday boy Noel Bailie
The legend that is Noel Bailie MBE turns 51 today (Wednesday).
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton 'good to go' for Italy clash
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he is "good to go" ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy.
Cheltenham Festival: Appreciate It's absence not a worry for Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins is confident Appreciate It is firing on all cylinders ahead of what will be his first start in a year in next month's Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Boost for holidaymakers as travel rules change for Cyprus and Bahrain - and Air Canada resumes UK flights
More countries are easing their entry requirements as international travel starts to bounce back following the pandemic.