Stephen Ferris: World Cup schedule working out for Ireland
Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's World Cup schedule has "panned out really well", as they take a well-earned break from action this weekend.
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Healy starts for Scotland as Townsend rests regulars against Romania
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office showdown with Ireland.
Spurs will be a 'really tough test,' says Liverpool's Klopp
Liverpool are braced for a tough Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Juergen Klopp said while lavishing praise on the north London side's new boss Ange Postecoglou.
Bemand: 'Clarity and purpose' key in new Ireland set-up
Irish and English women's rugby took different paths following their 2015 Six Nations meeting.
'I thought I was going home' - Conan relieved to return to action after foot injury scare
Jack Conan says he thought his Rugby World Cup was over before it began after a set-back in his recovery from a foot injury, but the Ireland number 8 has declared himself fit and ready to go for his side's final Pool B game against Scotland next week.
Reflecting on 30 years of U.S. Ryder Cup misery as team seeks to end drought - ESPN
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — American golfer Max Homa has been known to crawl down a rabbit hole at times while preparing to play. Getting ready for his first Ryder Cup has been no different. Homa said he «nerded out» the past few weeks by watching YouTube videos of past Ryder Cups played outside of the United States.
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.
Ireland’s Conan back in full training ahead of Scotland showdown
Ireland back row Jack Conan has started full training with the squad and could be in contention to play against Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture in Paris on Oct 7, assistant coach Simon Easterby has confirmed.