Ireland bolster hopes of third straight Six Nations title by dominating Scotland
Ireland bolstered their hopes of a third successive Guinness Six Nations title as they made it 11 wins in a row over Scotland with a ruthless bonus-point 32-18 triumph at Murrayfield.
John Eustace set to talk to Blackburn hierarchy after being linked with Derby
In the build-up to Rovers’ 2-0 FA Cup loss at home to Wolves, it was reported they had been formally approached regarding Eustace by Derby.
Marcus Rashford named on the bench for Aston Villa’s FA Cup visit of Tottenham
Marcus Rashford was named on the bench for Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round clash with Tottenham. The 27-year-old joined Villa on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season last ...
Aga Khan laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
The Aga Khan is considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed and is treated as a head of ...
Rohit Sharma hits hundred as India beat England in second ODI to secure series
England crashed to a fourth successive ODI series loss after Rohit Sharma’s terrific 119 off 90 balls lifted India to a four-wicket win in Cuttack. Rohit shrugged off a poor run of form that had seen ...
Better Days Ahead holds off stablemate Stellar Story at Navan
Better Days Ahead saw off the late surge of stablemate Stellar Story to emerge triumphant in the William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase at Navan. Trainer Gordon Elliott saddled three runners ...
Anora wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards
Hollywood’s award season has been uncharacteristically up for grabs, with half-a-dozen films viewed as legitimate best ...
Maxxum finds more from the front for Boyne Hurdle success
Stepping back in trip for this two-mile-six-furlong Grade Two, 4-1 shot Maxxum was sent straight to the lead by Danny Gilligan and while he was strongly challenged by 15-8 favourite Thedevilscoachman ...
Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked
Essex Police’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said Sergeant Tyler Coppin was dismissed as a result of ‘a moment’s serious stupidity’.
Arrest made after reports of stabbings in Dublin
A male has been arrested in Dublin following a serious incident, Irish police said. Several people are believed to have been stabbed in the Stoneybatter area of the capital, it is understood. There is ...
Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion
Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. Church guidance says the bread must be made using wheat flour and ...
Fingle proves Bridge too far for Regent’s Stroll at Exeter
Fingle Bridge inflicted a second successive defeat on the expensively-bought Regent’s Stroll in the trustatrader.com Novices’ Hurdle at Exeter. A dual bumper winner for Paul Nicholls last season, ...