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Fleetwood out to make history with Nedbank hat-trick

Tommy Fleetwood is relishing the "pretty surreal" chance to write his name into the history books with a third straight victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Springbok double World Cup winner and former Ulster forward Duane Vermeulen to retire

South Africa back row Duane Vermeulen will retire from rugby having helped the Springboks claim back-to-back World Cup titles, it has been announced.

Donnacha O'Brien has Guineas trial in mind for Porta Fortuna

Porta Fortuna could be aimed at a Guineas trial in the spring following her narrow defeat at the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.

'He just gets it' - Jamie Osborne getting better and better says Johne Murphy

Leinster centre Jamie Osborne appears to be an Ireland international in waiting, and his former Naas coach Johne Murphy believes the sky is the limit for the Kildare man.

Allaho set for long-awaited return at Clonmel on Thursday

Jumps fans are served up a midweek treat on Thursday as one of the sport's superstars makes his long-awaited return in the Clonmel Oil Chase.

Pat Jennings attends statue unveiling in Newry

Former Tottenham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings appeared fit and well as he unveiled a statue of himself in Newry on Wednesday, two days after being taken into hospital.