D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales

D’Arcy Predicts Title Showdown Between Ireland and Wales

The Six Nations will boil down to a final-weekend title decider between Ireland and Wales, according to Gordon D’Arcy. Former Ireland center D’Arcy has tipped Joe Schmidt’s men to take their title defense right to the wire, when facing Wales...
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Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay

Dan Sparkes’ Free Kick Rewards Barnet with a Replay

Dan Sparkes was the hero for non-league Barnet after his stunning second-half free-kick forced a replay against Brentford following a 3-3 FA Cup thriller at the Hive. Ollie Watkins scored the opener for the Championship side in the opening period...
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Chelsea to Host Manchester United in FA Cup Fifth Round

Chelsea to Host Manchester United in FA Cup Fifth Round

Holders Chelsea host last year’s runners-up Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Premier League heavyweights met in last year’s final, which the Blues won 1-0. Middlesbrough or Newport will host Pep Guardiola’s quadruple-ch...
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Roy Keane Joins O’Neill at Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane Joins O’Neill at Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane will once again link up with Martin O’Neill to become Nottingham Forest assistant manager, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced. The 47-year-old was part of O’Neill’s backroom staff during their five-year spell in charge of the Republic...
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Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines

Justin Rose Claims 10th PGA Tour Victory at Torrey Pines

World number one Justin Rose closed out his 10th PGA Tour win with victory in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. The Englishman had led from the second day and headed into the final round three...
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Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United

Sanchez and Lingard Secure FA Cup Victory For Solskjaer’s United

Alexis Sanchez scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium as Manchester United saw off Arsenal to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup and extend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winning start. The two most successful sides in the competition’s...
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Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try

Ulster Draw with Benetton After Last Minute Penalty Try

Ulster and Benetton Treviso played out a 17-17 draw after an 80th-minute penalty try awarded to the Irish side by referee Nigel Owens. Both sides took two points from the game, though Ulster needed the win to bolster their faltering...
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Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS

Leinster Leave it Late But Secure Win Over Scarlets At The RDS

Tries from James Lowe and Barry Daly in the final quarter steered runaway Conference B leaders Leinster to a 22-17 victory over the Scarlets at the RDS. Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath got some valuable game-time ahead of Ireland’s Six...
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Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84

Sports Journalist Hugh McIlvanney Dies, Aged 84

Hugh McIlvanney, widely considered to be one of the finest British sports journalists, has died at the age of 84. The Football Writers’ Association, of which McIlvanney was a life member, confirmed the news on Twitter, calling him “one of...
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Dates and Times Confirmed For Champions Cup Quarterfinals

Dates and Times Confirmed For Champions Cup Quarterfinals

The dates and times have been confirmed for the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinals. Munster’s match at Edinburgh will be played on Saturday, March 30, – with a 12.45pm kick-off at Murrayfield. The all Irish clash of...
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