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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NFL: Los Angeles Rams win play-off game moved because of wildfires
The Los Angeles Rams booked a spot in the NFC divisional round with a 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Underdog Davy Fitzgerald primed for biggest challenge yet
When Davy Fitzgerald stepped down as Waterford manager last July, the Clare native was at peace with time out of the inter-county spotlight.
Gatland: Change likely if Wales show no improvement in 2025 Six Nations
Warren Gatland accepts that change is likely if Wales do not show signs of improvement during this season's Guinness Six Nations.
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne hits out at new laws: 'They may as well wrap the 9s up in cotton wool'
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne branded some of rugby's latest law changes "ridiculous" and reckons those in charge want to get rid of scrums.
Monfils prevails over Perricard in all-French thriller in Melbourne
Experience triumphed over potential as Gael Monfils edged Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(7) 6-3 6-7(6) 7-6(5) 6-4 in an all-French thriller in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
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.