Ireland reignited the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations by clinching Grand Slam success in Dublin for the first time with a battling 29-16 bonus-point victory over 14-man England. The world’s top-ranked side were odds-on favourites to sweep aside their rivals but…
Ireland stand on the cusp of winning their fourth Grand Slam when they meet England in the climax to the Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Here the PA news agency looks at five talking points heading…
Ireland have taken a win from their first fixture of the 2022 Six Nations Championship. Andy Farrell’s men faced a heavily depleted Welsh side, who were without talismen Leigh Halfpenny, George North and captain, Alun Wyn Jones. However, not underestimating…
Chiedozie Ogbene has his sights set firmly on the Premier League as he revels in his role as the Republic of Ireland’s surprise package. The 25-year-old was playing as a wing-back for Rotherham when Ireland boss Stephen Kenny handed him…
Ireland were crowned Grand Slam champions with a hard-fought victory over England in Dublin, bringing to a close a captivating Guinness Six Nations. Here, the PA news agency examines five things learnt from the tournament. The table doesn’t lie The…
Peng Shuai would be supported by the International Olympic Committee if she asked for an inquiry into sexual assault allegations she raised last November, its president Thomas Bach has said. Concerns for Peng’s safety and well-being have been aired since…
Injuries to Ben Davies and Richarlison have added to the mounting problems at Tottenham after boss Antonio Conte launched a furious tirade against his own players following the dramatic 3-3 draw against Southampton. Spurs could have moved above Manchester United…
Gianni Infantino was re-elected as Fifa president during the 73rd Congress in Kigali on Thursday, promising record revenues in the next four-year cycle of $11 billion as he called for more football to be played around the world. Infantino stood…
Aryna Sabalenka could end the French Open as world number one but accepts she will begin it against a player who “hates” her. The Belarusian won her first grand slam title at the Australian Open and has maintained the momentum,…
Ian Poulter has suggested he would consider not competing in the Ryder Cup if he qualifies for September’s contest in Rome. Poulter’s heroics for Europe against the United States, most notably in sparking the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in 2012, have…