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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.

John McGinn has faith Villa can launch themselves into title race

Aston Villa captain John McGinn admits it has been frustrating not to have taken opportunities to strike a real blow in the title race but he still feels the team are in a good place.