Sit Jordan Larmour at a table and he’s still hard to pin down.

Sacked on the back of England’s dismal World Cup showing on home soil in 2015, the Leinster senior coach now finds himself implicated, indirectly, in Ireland’s tortured 2019 campaign which was brought to a limp end by the All Blacks in Tokyo.

Jonathan Sexton let it be known last year that he would not walk gently into the good night as a rugby player.

Munster will begin their 2019/20 Pro14 campaign by welcoming the Dragons to Thomond Park while reigning champions Leinster face an away trip to Benetton.

It is Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday today but it will be an occasion tinged with great sadness. The German continues to recover at home from the life-changing skiing accident that left him in a coma for a number of months, five years ago, writes Niamh O'Mahony.

Almost two years ago to the day, Jack Conan faced the media and attempted to make something clear.

Benetton 10 Leinster 36: Leinster had to wait eight months to see James Lowe touch down on Irish soil after the province announced him as their marquee signing for the season.

Lewis Hamilton has etched his name into Formula One folklore after equalling Michael Schumacher's all-time record by securing pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.

This south-facing home in Tivoli has all the signs of owners who love art and making the most of the sunny aspect, writes Tommy Barker.

F1 drivers from around the world have wished Michael Schumacher a full recovery as he lies in a coma after a skiing accident in France.

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CONNACHT will be looking to grab this evening’s opportunity at the Galway Sportsground (7.05pm) to again leapfrog Magners League opponents.

THE big question being asked by shocked Munster fans is just where their team could go from here?

Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds have sensationally quit Renault.

Renault boss Flavio Briatore has admitted Michael Schumacher is on a list of potential replacements for Fernando Alonso.

World champion Fernando Alonso can match and “perhaps even surpass” Michael Schumacher’s achievements in Formula One, according to Flavio Briatore.

Ron Dennis has urged rising star Lewis Hamilton to prove he deserves McLaren’s continued support, revealing the team could soon have a test driver vacancy.

Alex Wurz will drive for McLaren at this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix after Juan Pablo Montoya failed to recover from his shoulder injury.

BLINDFOLDED activists staged an eye-catching protest outside a Benetton clothes store yesterday to highlight what they claim is a ‘gruesome’ abuse of millions of lambs and sheep by the Australian wool industry.

Jordan gave an ultimatum from Dutchman Jos Verstappen the cold-shoulder tonight, leaving their driver line-up for this year still to be decided.

Jos Verstappen will not drive for Minardi in the 2004 Formula One championship according to his sponsors.

BENETTON TREVISO coach Craig Green, smiled quietly as he studied the plaque in Thomond Park that commemorates Munster’s famous victory over the 1978 All Blacks.

Jacques Villeneuve believes Jenson Button has the potential to be a future world champion – as long as he sticks to his British roots.

Eddie Jordan today unveiled his 2002 title challenger - along with a new title for his team.