Down Royal assignment proves child's play for Pied Piper
Pied Piper predictably outclassed his three rivals to play a starring role in a four-timer for trainer Gordon Elliott on the opening day of the Ladbrokes Winter Festival at Down Royal.
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Ten Hag mulling over Bruno Fernandes replacement for Villa clash
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag faces a selection conundrum over who will replace Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Premier League game at Aston Villa.
Kolisi: Current Irish team 'much better' than 2017 side
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is braced for an even greater threat from Ireland after admitting his last Dublin Test match was among the toughest days of his international career. The Springboks have not faced the Irish since suffering a humiliating 38-3 thrashing at the Aviva Stadium five years ago. Flanker Kolisi is among 10 South Africans who played that day and have a chance for retribution during Saturday evening's sold-out Autumn Nations Series opener. The World Cup winner says painful memories of 2017 still linger and believes the hosts are now a "much better" team after making huge strides under Andy Farrell to become rugby's top-ranked side. "Of course we have touched on the last time we played against Ireland but this is a whole new team," said Kolisi. "For us it's something that we can't forget. I remember we were here and it was very tough. It was one of the toughest days for most of us in the Springbok jersey. "But it's a different team, a lot of guys weren't there that game and they (Ireland) have evolved as a team, they're much better than they were that time. "We want to build on what we've done this year. The biggest thing for us - we're third in the world right now - is we want to give our best against the number one."
Galvin and Conflated ensure Gordon Elliott has strong hand in Ladbrokes Champion Chase
Gordon Elliott appears to hold all the aces in his bid for a fifth victory in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.
Pauw calls up Keane and McLaughlin for Morocco friendly
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has handed senior call-ups to Shelbourne's Katie Keane and Peamount United's Erin McLaughlin for the upcoming friendly against Morocco, which forms part of a training camp in Spain.
FAI to hold talks with referees ahead of planned Dublin strike
The FAI says it will meet with the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees Society (ISRS) following their decision to go on strike later this month.
Kinross steps back up in trip for Breeders' Cup Mile
Kinross looks to cap a fine season and take his winning streak to five when he lines up in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Keeneland.
Talbot commits future to Bohs with new long-term deal
Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has signed a new multi-year contract.