Caleb Clarke exploring Irish roots ahead of blockbuster clash
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke has used his team's northern tour as a way of exploring his Irish heritage.
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Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand
Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt to banish bitter memories of last year’s agonising Rugby World Cup exit.
Knight's Choice swoops late for Melbourne Cup shock under Kildare native Robbie Dolan
Knight's Choice claimed Lexus Melbourne Cup gold as a 90-1 outsider as the European raiders failed to fire in the Flemington feature.
'The beast keeps rolling on' - Joe McCarthy relishing latest New Zealand clash
He's not the freshest face in the camp but Joe McCarthy won’t be written off as an elder statesman just yet.
New-look New Zealand arrive with attacking ambition
What a way to kick off Ireland's Autumn Nations Series.
Australian Rules Football Umpire Dresses Up As Osama Bin Laden, Gets Suspended
An Australian Rules umpire has been suspended for dressing up as Osama bin Laden at an end-of-season function, the sport's governing body said Monday. Leigh Haussen will not be allowed to officiate during round one of the 2025 season as punishment after attending a restaurant as the mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The theme of the function, in a private room at the venue in September, was "characters from the 2000s".
Horse racing-Jockey sings praises of Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice
MELBOURNE :Knight's Choice won the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup in a bruising result for punters on Tuesday, the rank outsider storming down the final straight to edge Japanese stayer Warp Speed in a photo finish.
Munster not for Holland 'at this stage' with focus on awesome job with All Blacks
Former Munster centre Jason Holland, who had previously expressed an interest in returning to the province in a coaching capacity, has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant head coach position.