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Thursday 23 March 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# Update

All time
# European Rugby
Pro14 season could still be restarted but will definitely be curtailed, say Scottish Rugby Union
An update from SRU chief operating officer Dominic McKay, who is a Pro14 board member.
# Update
Camogie Association still plan to complete 2020 competitions as staff set for 10% pay deferral
All camogie activity is suspended until 5 May after taking advice from relevant state authorities.
# SUAF
Munster Rugby doctor joins frontline fight against Covid-19 as remote training continues
In addition to his role with the southern province, Dr Jamie Kearns has just returned to work at University Hospital Galway.
# Update
Camogie Association extend suspension of activities to mid-April - at earliest
A fixture plan update amidst the Covid-19 crisis, with Congress also postponed.
# Update
Injury setback leaves Stevens doubtful for Ireland's play-off against Slovakia
The Sheffield United left-back has suffered a recurrence of a calf injury, according to his club’s manager.
# Update
Ireland without Brighton star for crucial Euro qualifiers, business as usual amid coronavirus fears
Another record crowd at Tallaght Stadium is expected for the Greece tie on Thursday night, with over 5,000 tickets gone.
# Injury Update
Major blow for Ireland as star player Peat ruled out for remainder of Six Nations
An ankle injury has forced 39-year-old prop Lindsay Peat out.
# flyer
Ireland without 18-year-old sensation for remainder of Six Nations due to Leaving Cert
Adam Griggs has named his squad to face England.
# doubt
'By the state of his ankle it looks pretty serious' - Bad news for Ireland and Newcastle defender
Magpies boss Steve Bruce addressed Ciaran Clark’s injury after their defeat to Arsenal.
# latest
Estonian star into first Grand Slam quarter after illness and surgery, as Halep looms at Australian Open
An update from Down Under as the action heats up.
# Update
Lowry five off the lead at halfway mark in Dubai as Harrington squeezes inside cut
Eddie Pepperell is on eight-under at the top of the leaderboard.
# sarries
Saracens told to comply with salary cap or be relegated from Premiership - report
The defending champions are facing relegation if they are found to have breached the salary cap again.
# Update
Addison and Moore in race against time for crunch weekend clash
Ulster full-back had been hoping for Six Nations call-up.
# Update
Camogie Association intervene in bid to keep Laois in 2020 adult competitions
Laois Camogie announced yesterday that the county would not field for the 2020 inter-county season due to ‘unavailability of players’.
# Update
Worcester second row Fatialofa to undergo surgery on neck injury
The New Zealander was injured against Saracens on Sunday.
# Update
Carbery 'fine' to face Ulster but concern for Munster over Hanrahan and O'Donnell
The southern province will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Kingspan Stadium this weekend.
# Update
Henry Slade emerges as a Six Nations concern for England
An injury sustained last weekend is expected to sideline the Exeter Chiefs centre for up to two months.
# Update
FAI 'unable to accept' Oireachtas invitation
The association say they want to prioritise ‘the refinancing package that will guarantee the future of the FAI and safeguard jobs’.
# cora
'Mentally strong' Staunton set for return to Australia as recovery from horror injury continues
After giving ‘the mind a rest,’ the 37-year-old returns to her AFLW base tomorrow.
# Neck Issue
'The most important thing is Tyler himself as a man after rugby' - Van Graan
The Munster out-half has sustained a new neck injury.
# Update
Munster extend Ferreira's contract as Rowntree arrives to begin coaching role
The southern province also confirmed that Chris Cloete is back in training after recovering from injury.
# Update
Huge boost for Ireland as Duffy declares himself fit for crucial double-header
David McGoldrick won’t be involved in Georgia but may be available to play a part against Switzerland.
# Injury Update
Ireland wait on further medical opinion after Conan has a 'bit of a setback'
The Leinster number eight has been in line to start tomorrow’s World Cup clash with Japan.
# Update
Henshaw staying in Japan with Ireland after 'reasonably positive' scan results
Ireland will continue to assess the Athlone man’s hamstring injury.
# Future
'We'll probably stay in Ireland for some time. We've become pretty settled there'
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt and his squad are settling in well in Japan.
# Update
Ireland 'hopeful' on Henshaw but Addison pulled for Ulster as precaution
The Leinster man suffered a hamstring injury in training and is due to undergo a scan in Japan today.
# Update
Seán Cox will make an emotional return to Anfield after moving to the UK for treatment
The 54-year-old father-of-three will attend a Liverpool game at Anfield in October.
# Update
Positive progress puts Carbery in line to recover for World Cup opener
Joe Schmidt said the out-half will, at worst, be fit for the Scotland clash.
# Update
Neymar transfer talks 'more advanced' but PSG yet to agree sale amid Madrid and Barca links
The Brazil international continues to be linked with a return to Spain, but a club official claims no deal has been put in place yet.
# Engine Room
Relief for Dublin as James McCarthy's knee injury not as bad as first feared - reports
The three-time All-Star was forced off in Sunday’s Leinster final.
# Update
Ronaldo rape lawsuit in US 'not dropped'
The 34-year-old has strongly denied the accusations against him.
# Update
Manchester City face no action over 'Allez' chant
The Football Association will not take action against City over footage of the controversial song sung on their club plane.
# Update
Joe Canning to undergo surgery and will miss up to four months with groin injury
Galway’s talisman was withdrawn during last weekend’s league semi-final against Waterford.
# Update
Presenting Percy 'lame as a duck' after Gold Cup and ruled out for the season
‘The prognosis is better than first feared,’ said owner Philip Reynolds.
# Update
Barcelona confident Suarez will be back for Man United despite ankle injury
The striker suffered a sprained ankle against Real Betis but is due to be back for the trip to Old Trafford next month.
# reinforcement
Molloy an injury concern for Ireland Women but Peat set for return
The Leinster loosehead has missed the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.
# El Diego
Maradona reassures fans after health scare
After being released from hospital, Diego Maradona has apologised for worrying his fans.
# Update
Cloete requires further assessment to determine extent of neck injury
The South African flanker had to be withdrawn after an incident which saw Tadhg Furlong sin-binned.
# Update
Former champion Stevenson 'stable under the circumstances, but critical' after brutal stoppage loss
‘His condition requires mechanical respiratory assistance, deep sedation and specialized neurological monitoring,’ said Dr. Alexis Turgeon.
# Update
Sanchez unlikely to play for Man United again in 2018
The Chilean forward sustained a hamstring injury in a training session on Thursday.