Rugby club break 125-year tradition after concerns about period anxiety
Eccles Rugby Club have broken a 125-year tradition and changed the colour of their shorts from white to navy after concerns were raised by the women’s team about period anxiety.
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Carsley open to foreign England manager amid Guardiola links
Interim England manager Lee Carsley believes the job should go to the best candidate, regardless of nationality, amid reports Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been asked about his interest in the role.
Newlywed Hugh Armstrong's drive for five at Dublin marathon
Hugh Armstrong has got his eyes on the national marathon title, after a stellar year in which he swept the Irish Life Dublin Race Series by winning the 5km, 10km, 10 miles and half-marathon events.
Ireland hooker Rónan Kelleher out for 4-6 weeks, Jack Conan and Joe McCarthy also sidelined, while Robbie Henshaw is fit
Rónan Kelleher is likely to miss Ireland's autumn internationals, while fellow Leinster players Jack Conan and Joe McCarthy will sit out Saturday's URC game against Connacht.
Talking points as Republic of Ireland chase back-to-back wins against Greece
The Republic of Ireland head into Sunday night’s Nations League clash with Greece looking to build upon a maiden victory in the current edition of the competition against Finland.
Harmanpreet Singh Becomes Most Expensive Buy On Day 1 Of Hockey India League, Sold To Soorma Club For Rs 78 Lakh
India captain Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive player on day one of the Hockey India League auction, with Soorma Hockey Club snapping the star drag-flicker for Rs 78 lakh on Sunday. All eight franchises spent heavily to acquire the services of Indian men's hockey team core players. Abhishek became the second-most expensive buy, acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 72 lakh, while Hardik Singh went to UP Rudras for Rs 70 lakh. Other notable buys from the first lot included Amit Rohidas, who went to Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 48 lakh while Jugraj Singh was also purchased for the same amount by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
Ex-Wales and Lions centre Jonathan Davies announces retirement
Former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
Ireland's road to recovery hits Athens cul de sac
Ireland may have turned a corner in Helsinki in terms of making a return to winning ways, however, it proved to be right down a cul de sac as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side lost 2-0 in Athens.