Andy Farrell: Peter O'Mahony reaction to being dropped shows 'proper leadership'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has praised his captain Peter O'Mahony for his reaction to being dropped ahead of Saturday’s second Test with South Africa in Durban.
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Britain looks to Glover to restore rowing reputation
Britain will be seeking to climb back to the top of the pile when the rowing competitions get under way at the Paris Games, having had their recent period of Olympic dominance brought to an abrupt end by a poor performance in Tokyo.
Remco Evenepoel wins stage seven time trial to cut Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France lead
Remco Evenepoel overcame a late scare to win the stage seven time trial on the Tour de France and eat into Tadej Pogacar's lead in yellow as the front two put time into their other rivals.
'Speaking up': How a dream football course became a nightmare
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Sheehan heads home as Ireland count injury toll
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan has suffered a serious knee injury and is heading home from the tour of South Africa while scrumhalf Craig Casey is unlikely to play in Saturday’s second test in Durban, Irish media reported on Monday.
Davy Fitzgerald steps down as manager of Waterford hurlers
Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as manager of the Waterford Senior hurling team.
Henry Shefflin steps down as Galway hurling manager
Henry Shefflin has left his position as Galway hurling manager after three seasons in charge.
South Africa hold off Ireland to edge first test
PRETORIA : South Africa battled to a fortunate 27-20 victory over Ireland in the first test on Saturday, playing for only the second time since October’s World Cup triumph and struggling to shrug off the rust.