Tadhg Furlong’s impact since assuming the role of first-choice tighthead with Ireland has been immense but he has some way to go before matching Mike Ross’ ability to dissect the scrum’s dark arts on behalf of your average Joe.

RICKY HATTON will decide this weekend whether or not he gives up his recently-won IBF light welterweight belt.

Ricky Hatton’s next opponent is still unknown as his promoters attempt to arrange a defence against IBF mandatory challenger Ben Rabah.

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in northern Algeria neared 2,200 today.

Commemorating John Lennon’s birthday and his commitment to peace, the murdered ex-Beatle’s widow Yoko Ono invoked his famous song, Give Peace A Chance, to initiate a new peace prize.