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Josh Van Der Flier believes he has become a marked man since being crowned world player of the year as he seeks to celebrate his 50th Ireland cap with Grand Slam glory. Flanker Van Der Flier swept the global individual…

Newly-crowned men’s world player of the year Josh van der Flier says inspirational chats with previous winners Bryan Habana and Dan Carter have given him greater desire to prolong his fine form. Flanker van der Flier capped a standout 12…

Joseph Parker recorded his first stoppage win in three years as he knocked out Faiga Opelu in the first round with Tyson Fury watching on from ringside in Australia. The former WBO heavyweight champion took his latest step towards re-joining the…

As Jonas Eidevall prepares to take Women’s Super League leaders Arsenal to second-placed Chelsea the head coach is placing little emphasis on the table, instead focusing on his players’ belief, development and ability to overcome adversity. Arsenal travel to Chelsea…

Johnny Sexton insists there is plenty left to come in his distinguished career as he seeks to cap a Guinness Six Nations swansong by guiding Ireland to Grand Slam glory in a “cup final” against England. Captain Sexton will make…

Liverpool’s injury woes continue to mount after defender Joel Matip was ruled out for at least a couple of weeks with a calf problem. Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal has proved to be more damaging than just…

Joao Palhinha likes a tackle. In fact, he loves a tackle. And Fulham supporters love him for it. Stand outside Craven Cottage on a matchday and you might struggle to differentiate between the sound of the home side scoring and…

Joachim Andersen has spoken to the police after he was bombarded by death threats and a torrent of abuse online following Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool. The Eagles defender was headbutted by Darwin Nunez, who was red-carded by referee…

Aberdeen have sacked manager Jim Goodwin after Saturday’s 6-0 Scottish Premiership defeat at Hibernian. The Irishman was already under huge pressure following an embarrassing 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat at sixth-tier side Darvel on Monday. Goodwin had been warned by the…

Jarrod Bowen insists West Ham have a strong enough squad to sustain a top-four challenge despite their failure to bring in January reinforcements. Hammers boss David Moyes was left frustrated in his search for a centre-half and a striker when…