Hewick heads for Aintree Bowl as Shark Hanlon opts to skip Grand National
Top-weight Hewick has been officially scratched from the Randox Grand National, with trainer Shark Hanlon instead targeting the Aintree Bowl two days earlier.
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Niall Scannell: 'I wasn't sure if I was going to play again'
Munster hooker Niall Scannell has admitted he feared for his career during his lengthy injury layoff earlier this season, but is feeling back to his best as the province enter the business end of the season.
Ireland hopeful that Monaghan fit to face Italy after missing out against France due to concussion
Ireland are hopeful that Sam Monaghan will be fit for next weekend's Guinness Women’s Six Nations match against Italy after missing out against France on Saturday due to concussion.
'I ran with my heart' – Sharlene Mawdsley back on track
It's doubtful any athlete at the recent World Indoor Championships went through the full range of emotions quite like Sharlene Mawdsley.
Roscommon's Cathal Heneghan has received a one-game ban after Jason Foley incident
Roscommon's Cathal Heneghan has received a one-match ban in the wake of the widely-circulated incident with Jason Foley in last Sunday's league encounter in Dr Hyde Park.
John Hodnett returns, but Alex Nankivell misses out for Munster
Munster will be without Alex Nankivell for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Ospreys, but John Hodnett and Jack O'Donoghue will make timely returns from injury.
Scott Bemand hands Ireland debut to Corrigan against France
Katie Corrigan will make her Ireland debut against France in Saturday's Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener, while Sevens players Béibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins are in the starting XV.
Shane Lowry admits he needs to control emotions after round one in Singapore
Shane Lowry admitted he needs to control his emotions better after an opening 69 in the Porsche Singapore Classic.