Suzann Pettersen to captain Europe in next two Solheim Cups
Suzann Pettersen will look to emulate the "calmness" of predecessor Catriona Matthew after being handed the task of captaining Europe in the next two editions of the Solheim Cup.
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Pete Wilkins to take over from Andy Friend at Connacht
Connacht have confirmed that head coach Pete Wilkins will assume overall responsibility for the side next season, after the departure of director of rugby Andy Friend this summer.
Dan Sheehan fully fit and relishing competition at hooker
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says he's "100%" fit and ready to return to the side in this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Ryan Manning to leave Swansea as contract winds down
Republic of Ireland defender Ryan Manning is to leave Championship club Swansea City at the end of the season.
Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte not in Manchester City squad for Champions League clash with RB Leipzig
Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte will miss Manchester City's Champions League clash at RB Leipzig on Wednesday, the club have confirmed.
Grand National: Ted Walsh 'shocked' as weights are revealed
Trainer Ted Walsh was left "absolutely shocked" after Any Second Now was given joint top-weight for this year's Randox Grand National.
Late bloomer Keith Butler looking to complete marathon majors slam
Just five years after returning to running at the age of 39, Keith Butler is likely to finish the year part of a select band of Irish runners to complete the marathon majors grand slam.