His battling qualities are legendary, but the US Ryder Cup captain also has a reputation as a hothead and being thin-skinned. Simon Lewis wonders wether will he keep the latter emotions in check this weekend?

He may have a fair way to go to be in the Willie Mullins league, but Gordon Elliott is getting there - and quickly writes Pat Keane.

The 2,400 fans singing in the away end of the Parken Stadium were certainly not the only Irish supporters who witnessed yesterday's battling draw in Copenhagen.

Wayne Rooney's fairytale return to Everton continued as he marked his first appearance since rejoining with a goal.

A review of college and university finances may be needed due to a lack of transparency in accounts, alleged commercial conflicts of interest, and concerns over where vital funds end up, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

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Wayne Rooney is acutely aware Manchester United can afford to take nothing for granted ahead of tonight’s derby clash with City at Old Trafford.

Leinster kicking coach Richie Murphy insists the province cannot rest on their laurels after their latest Heineken Cup win at the weekend.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald gave only a qualified expression of support for Garda Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan, following calls for her to resign in the Dáil tonight.

The Rugby Football Union released a statement on Sunday afternoon revealing that Marler apologised to Lee at half-time.

Opposition policymakers in Kosovo have repeatedly used tear gas to block work in parliament as they pressure the government to renounce deals with Serbia and Montenegro.

The Fenway hurling classic may be under review by the GAA for the “mass brawl” that broke out between the Dublin and Galway hurlers midway through the second quarter, but one thing seems certain: the Americans loved it.

Dr Crokes, courtesy of this 18-point annihilation of The Nire, sauntered to a fourth Munster title in six years this afternoon.

Wenger felt both of Manchester City's goals should have been disallowed.

A panel will meet to examine a 30th-minute incident in the Sharks' 29-26 Aviva Premiership defeat at Harlequins last Saturday.