Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension
The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup
Ken Early: When the Liverpool crowd sound like they’re in Lidl, it’s time to check out
Rory McIlroy sees a ‘small win’ in Sawgrass as preparations for his Masters defence ramp up
Roscommon survive Donegal’s hurricane fightback to keep league final hopes alive
Waterford relegated from Division 1A after second-half slump against Tipperary
Ireland Under-20s claim Triple Crown with thundering win over Scotland
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GAELIC GAMES
Galway boost chances of survival as they confirm Monaghan’s relegation from Division One
Connacht champions were always comfortable in eight-point win
Waterford relegated from Division 1A after second-half slump against Tipperary
All-Ireland champions charge back to take four-point win at Walsh Park
Roscommon survive Donegal’s hurricane fightback to keep league final hopes alive
Difficult conditions go the Rossies’ way at the Hyde
Down seal return to Division 2, Wexford and Westmeath set up final-round showdown
Cavan narrowly avoid defeat to relegate Offaly from Division 2
Roscommon’s Fiona Tully and Westmeath’s Robbie McCarthy claim All-Ireland Senior Handball titles
Beth Carton propels Waterford to first Division 1A camogie final
RUGBY
Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six Nations
Ireland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad management
How Ireland’s set-piece detail returned with a vengeance against Scotland
Irish attack has showed variety by going back to its roots with a strong set-piece after counter-attacking flourish at Twickenham
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in Dublin
Saturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to Ireland
Tom O’Toole credits Andy Farrell’s motivation after he made 21 tackles in Scotland win
France 48-46 England (FT) as it happened: Last-gasp penalty sees Ireland miss out on Six Nations title
Ireland denied as Ramos wins the Six Nations for France with the last kick of game against England
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournament
SOCCER
Bruno Fernandes reaches 100 assists as Manchester Utd beat top-four rivals Aston Villa
Premier League wrap: Nottingham Forest and Leeds both get draws in relegation battle
Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge
Anthony Gordon scores the only goal as Newcastle win at Chelsea
Celtic keep the pressure on Hearts as they beat Motherwell after late VAR drama
Tomas Cvancara scored crucial penalty as Celtic came from behind to win
GOLF
Double shooting close to Players Championship delays spectator entry
Two people were killed less than a mile from the course
‘It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon’: Rory McIlroy makes Players cut
Shane Lowry’s weekend cut short by second-round 73
Shane Lowry makes final hole eight at Players Championship as recent water woes continue
Rory McIlroy struggles with rustiness in first round after back injury
RACING
Paul Townend makes it a record fifth Cheltenham Gold Cup on Gaelic Warrior
Occasion marred as veteran Envoi Allen collapses and dies after finishing his final race
Rebecca Curtis plotting Gold Cup heist for Haiti Couleurs from west Wales racing outpost
Trainer and jockey Sean Bowen looking to end 36-year wait for a Welsh-trained winner of steeplechasing’s most coveted prize
Harry Redknapp aiming for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory with The Jukebox Man
Friday 13th ‘Blue Riband’ success would be lucky for more than the former Spurs and West Ham manager
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