Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 predictions from Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean
As the Cheltenham Festival gets under way on Tuesday, 11-time leading jockey Ruby Walsh and journalist Donn McClean preview the main races.
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Scotland hooker Fraser Brown impressed with Irish adaptability
Scotland hooker Fraser Brown felt Ireland showed their resilience in how they dealt with the challenge of losing two two hookers to injury within 50 minutes on Sunday.
High jump pioneer Dick Fosbury dies aged 76
Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the high jump with his innovative backward style that became known as the 'Fosbury Flop', has died at the age of 76.
Ireland qualify for European Under-17 Championships
Cyprus U-17 2-3 Republic of Ireland U-17
'There's a fair bit of hatred, isn't there? - Hansen ready for England challenge
Mack Hansen says the the ancient rivalry between Ireland and England adds "a bit of fire" to next Saturday's Grand Slam showdown.
Cheltenham Tuesday preview: Constitution Hill ready to reign in Champion Hurdle
Constitution Hill is all set for his crowning moment when he lines up in the Unibet Champion Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival (3.30pm).
Honeysuckle primed for sweet swansong in Mares' Hurdle
There will surely be no more popular winner at this year's Cheltenham Festival than Honeysuckle if she can go out in a blaze of glory in Tuesday’s Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle.
Cheltenham Festival: Energumene and Edwardstone clash in Champion Chase
Defending champion Energumene will face six rivals in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday.