Challenges await as Simon Easterby steps into Andy Farrell's shoes
Simon Easterby is due to name his first full Irish squad on Wednesday amidst Andy Farrell's Irish sabbatical for his role with the Lions.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan 'lost the plot' before Masters withdrawal
Ronnie O'Sullivan described his withdrawal from this year's Masters a "nightmare decision", saying he "lost the plot" after throwing his cue in the bin after pulling out of the Championship League last Thursday.
Ex-Lion and Scotland captain Peter Brown dies aged 83
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to former national team captain Peter Brown following his death at the age of 83.
Aaron Connolly on cusp of departing Sunderland for Millwall
Aaron Connolly is on the brink of ending his short stint in Sunderland amid reports that Alex Neil is set to bring him south to Millwall.
FA Cup: Millwall beat Dagenham to set up Leeds battle in fourth round
Ra'ess Bangura-Williams scored on his debut as Millwall cruised to a 3-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Dagenham at The Den.
Ding Junhui rides luck to pip Mark Williams at Masters
Ding Junhui rode his luck to win the last two frames and edge past Mark Williams 6-5 in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.
Few silver linings for Stephen Ferris after latest Ulster loss
Former Ulster and Ireland back row Stephen Ferris admitted it was increasingly difficult to unearth any positives from the province's performances after they made it three defeats from three in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
David Moyes admits Everton return is 'sticking plaster' solution
David Moyes admits his return to Goodison Park is a "sticking plaster" solution to Everton's relegation issues but is confident they can escape the drop and return to the heights he led them to for 11 years in his first spell.