Gerry Thornley: Natural squad regeneration on show in Simon Easterby’s Six Nations selection
Some of the 11 players who were not in the squad at this point last year have been blooded in the intervening period
First Ireland squad under Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
Expectations running high for Ireland ahead of Six Nations
One-dimensional Leinster causing concern; referees speak of experiences; a pair of novel club finals
Donal Lenihan: The business end at last with Saints showdown now huge for Munster
I’ll be tuning in from the bowels of the stadium to events at Franklins Gardens, hoping that Munster can build on the momentum generated from last weekend’s pivotal win. Franklin's…
Brentford battle from two goals down to hold Manchester City
In control thanks to two Phil Foden goals, Guardiola’s side were undone by a late Brentford rally that was capped by Christian Norgaard’s added time header as City’s defensive frailties…
Mageean eyes important step forward on road to recovery
Ciara Mageean is getting closer to a return and confirmed September's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo are "the big aim" driving her recovery.
Costello wants Munster to make it ‘personal’ v Saints
Munster interim coach Ian Costello is challenging his players to make Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 finale against the Northampton Saints "personal" as the province look to secure top…
Jurgen Klopp opens up on why he quit ‘intense’ Liverpool job
After agreeing to take the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull back in October, Klopp has now officially started and it promises to be a busy opening…
Premier League clears clubs of PSR breaches but Leicester dispute rolls on
The Premier League has issued a clean bill of financial health to clubs who had been at risk of breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR)
Monfils Outduels Fellow Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard in an Australian Open 1st-Round for the Ages
The pragmatic pro in Gael Monfils would like to have finished off his first-round win in straight sets against up-and-coming fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Australian Open. The…
Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Bank of Dave 2 stars Rory Kinnear and Dave Fishwick
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bank of Dave 2 stars Rory Kinnear and Dave Fishwick with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures.
Graham Potter addresses Evan Ferguson speculation as West Ham loan deal beckons
A potential move to West Ham for Evan Ferguson could yet come off in January, with boss Graham Potter revealing the extent of injuries to his strikeforce.