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Andy Farrell says Ireland are “devastated” to have lost veteran prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Healy has been left out of his country’s 33-man squad and is facing up to 10 weeks…

Captain Johnny Sexton admits he instantly regretted the heated exchange with referee Jaco Peyper which caused him to miss Ireland’s Rugby World Cup warm-up matches through suspension. Fly-half Sexton was hit with a three-match ban for misconduct for his behaviour…

Max Verstappen navigated his way through a chaotic and dramatic rain-hit Dutch Grand Prix to equal Sebastian Vettel’s record of nine victories in a row. Pole-sitter Verstappen found himself down in 13th place after seven drivers – including Red Bull…

Rodri’s late winner clinched Manchester City a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sheffield United and lifted them top of the Premier League. The City midfielder crashed home a shot from inside the area less than three minutes after Blades substitute Jayden…

Cian Healy has missed out on the final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France through injury. The Leinster prop came off in injured in Ireland’s final warm-up game against Samoa, with Munster’s Jeremy Loughman taking his place…

Matty Cash’s first Aston Villa goals in over a year inspired Unai Emery’s side to a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Cash came into the side as the only unenforced change from Villa’s 5-0 midweek Europa Conference League…

Christian Eriksen says kneejerk reactions come with the territory of playing for Manchester United as he laughed off the focus on their sluggish start to the season. Having finished third in the Premier League, won the Carabao Cup and reached…

Soccer Manchester City have defeated Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane. Erling Haaland scored in the 63rd minute after missing a penalty earlier on. Advertisement The Blades then equalised through substitute Jayden Bogle before Rodri put the champions back ahead.…

Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland’s underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa. Ireland were far from convincing in rain-soaked Bayonne but ultimately emerged with a 13th consecutive win on the eve…

Daniel Dubois’ camp said they are lobbying for a no contest following a controversial low blow call in the British boxer’s loss to world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Wroclaw. A ninth-round knockout ensured Usyk kept hold of his WBA,…