Decisions, decisions
Ahead of their final Champions Cup pool game away to London Wasps at the weekend, where a win would guarantee safe passage into the knock outs, Leinster have been boosted by the news both Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien are in contention to make their comebacks from injury.
But, there's a snag. As it stands, neither player is eligible to play in Europe, and manager Guy Easterby has until midday today to deregister a current player and then register one of Healy or O'Brien in their stead if they are deemed fit to play. Both O'Brien and Healy have had extensive spells on the sidelines so deciding whether to bring either back is far from a straightforward choice.
Reddan’s unfamiliar return
Eoin Reddan will face his old side at the weekend but the current Wasps are an entirely different proposition to the club he used to play for, with everything from personnel to their home ground having changed since Reddan joined Leinster in 2009.
Rocky season continues
Sylvester Stallone was at Goodison Park last night to film a scene for his forthcoming Rocky spin-off, Creed, but Everton lacked any punch as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by West Brom, with Kevin Mirallas missing a first half penalty which he inexplicably took instead of Leighton Baines.
Rodgers wants silverware
Tonight Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield for the first leg of their League Cup semi-final and boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted he needs to back up his position by delivering silverware, as well as finally getting a win against Jose Mourinho's side.
Meanwhile, following their defeat to Manchester United at the weekend, QPR owner Tony Fernandes has given his backing to manager Harry Redknapp saying he is "the best man" to keep the struggling R's in the top flight.
Brennan backs proposals
Dublin defender Ger Brennan has given his support to proposals to complete the club championship within the same calendar year, suggesting it would allow for a proper break and ultimately benefit both club and county sides.
Reid says no to penalty change
However, Kilkenny hurler TJ Reid believes new penalty proposals would make it too easy for players to score, giving goalkeepers little chance of saving and taking away from the excitement usually associated with the awarding of a penalty.
Geary keen for WGPA
Cork's All-Ireland winning camogie skipper Anna Geary has welcomed the establishment of a Women's Gaelic Players Association (WGPA), suggesting it will help address the increasing demands of both camogie and women's football.
McGregor gets title shot
As soon as he had won his bout against Denis Siver on Sunday night, Conor McGregor was hurdling the cage wall to call out current featherweight world champion Jose Aldo.
The theatrics worked, with UFC president Dana White confirming McGregor will get a title shot in May, although the fight will take place in Las Vegas and not Croke Park.
Number six for Brady
The New England Patriots heading to the Super Bowl yet again and the evergreen Tom Brady, who is 37-years-old, is set to make his sixth appearance in American Football's showpiece event.
Fly goes for perfect 10
Hurricane Fly is unbeaten in nine Grade One starts at Leopardstown and going for a perfect 10 on Sunday, but Tony McCoy believes firmer ground could lead to Fly's great rival Jezki spoiling the party.
