Evan O'Connell named Ireland U20s captain
Evan O'Connell will captain the Ireland U20s for this season’s Six Nations campaign and is one of four players who were involved in last season’s Grand Slam win.
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Cork mayor hopes for compromise on Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights
Cork Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy is hoping a compromise will be found to allow Páirc Uí Chaoimh remain as part of the name for the iconic GAA venue on Leeside.
Date set for hearing on Manchester City's 116 Premier League rule breaches
A date has been set for an independent commission to hear Premier League financial charges against Manchester City, the league's chief executive Richard Masters has told British MPs.
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to chase NFL dream as Warren Gatland names Six Nations squad
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has been released by his club Gloucester with immediate effect so he can "pursue his dream" of a career in American football.
Dean Rock brings down curtain on inter-county career
Eight-time All-Ireland winner Dean Rock has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
Ronnie O'Sullivan describes Ali Carter as nightmare as feud continues
Ronnie O'Sullivan described Ali Carter as "a f****** nightmare" and claimed he needs to "see a counsellor" after beating his bitter rival in Sunday’s Masters final.
Lions announce women's tour of New Zealand in 2027
The British and Irish Lions will send a women's team to New Zealand for a historic three-Test series in September 2027. The inaugural women's Lions tour will feature three clashes against the current world champions. A Lions statement on Tuesday morning confirmed the tour will not overlap with that year's men's World Cup and will include warm-up fixtures, but said the full schedule had not yet been finalised. British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley said: "Playing three Test matches against the current world champions, the Black Ferns in New Zealand, in front of thousands of fans represents the ultimate challenge and makes for a fantastic sporting spectacle. "We look forward to working with all our stakeholders including New Zealand Rugby to finalise an exciting inaugural tour."
'That dude's a freak' - Ireland wing James Lowe won't miss Antoine Dupont danger in Six Nations
James Lowe says he's not exactly disappointed that Ireland won’t have to deal with Antoine Dupont in this season’s Guinness Six Nations.