Ireland fired up for Wales match
Paul O’Connell warns Wales that Ireland are desperate to erase the memory of their World Cup quarter-final defeat in next weekend’s Six Nations opener.
No conflict of interest - Farrell
Andy Farrell will put family ties aside in helping to decide if his son Owen starts England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland next weekend.
Robinson plots Scotland victory
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson says that he will use English “arrogance” to motivate his players ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash.
Allen handed £250 swearing fine
Mark Allen is fined £250 for swearing during a press conference at last month’s UK Championships in York.
McCoy makes return from injury
Tony McCoy settles for second place on his return to action at Warwick on Thursday following nearly a month on the sidelines after a fall.
Oscar Time ruled out for season
Oscar Time, the 2011 Grand National runner-up, is ruled out for the rest of the season with a leg injury.
McIlroy shares lead in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy shoots a five-under-par 67 to share the first-round lead with Sweden’s Robert Karlsson in the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Abu Dhabi Championship latest (external)
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are paired together in the first round of the HSBC Golf Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Farmers Insurance Open latest (external)
Phil Mickelson, David Toms and England’s Justin Rose are among those competing in the first round of the Farmer’s Insurance Open in La Jolla, California
Cook upbeat despite late wickets
Alastair Cook believes England are in a strong position to push for a victory in the second Test again Pakistan.
