Olympic heartbreak led to World gold for Rob Heffernan
Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan believes that the initial disappointment of missing out on a medal at the London Olympics spurred him on to becoming a world champion.
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Aaron McKenna starts the year against Linus Udofia in Liverpool
Aaron McKenna will put his unbeaten record and WBC International Middleweight belt on the line as he takes on Linus Udofia in Liverpool on 20 January.
United need to be more clinical in front of goal - Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag admitted his Manchester United side should have scored more goals after they eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a2-0 win over League One Wigan.
Weather warning: Condensed calendar hampered by climate
As the ball was about to be thrown in by Conor Lane for Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes at Páirc Esler, Dublin manager Dessie Farrell - baseball hat on as always - squeezed through the packed crowd on the terrace side and took up a position around the 45-metre line on the scoreboard end.
Connacht in 'must-win' territory, says Wilkins
Pete Wilkins reckons Connacht are in "must-win" territory for their Investec Champions Cup clash with Lyon on Saturday.
World Rugby must act - ruck laws no longer fit for purpose
The Investec Champions Cup resumes this weekend with some eagerly anticipated contests between the giants of European rugby.
Full-strength United avoid potential cup banana skin
Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes saw Manchester United ease into the fourth round of the FA Cup and avoid any unwanted drama in a 2-0 win over League One Wigan.
Holders Manchester City to face Tottenham Hotspur in FA Cup fourth round
FA Cup holders Manchester City have been handed a fourth-round trip to Tottenham, while sixth-tier Maidstone will head to Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers Ipswich.