Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has dismissed speculation about his future by insisting he is happy at Anfield and is looking forward to many more years at the club.

Former GAA president Seán Kelly believes RTÉ have a duty to provide more coverage of Gaelic games.

Joseph O’Brien has played down speculation linking him with the mount on So You Think in the Dubai World Cup on Saturday week.

Willie Mullins would rather Quevega did not have to tackle Voler La Vedette in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown.

The shortage of Premier League fixtures on Saturday meant Swansea’s flattening of Fulham took centre stage on Match of the Day, with their manager Brendan Rodgers interviewed by Gary Lineker via video link.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition as he fights for his life following his cardiac arrest at Tottenham.

Andy Robinson started a period of introspection over his future as after Scotland collected the Six Nations wooden spoon.

Simon Thornton could not have endured a more contrasting day of emotions during the final round of the Andalucian Open at Marbella.

The contrast was obvious but it was lost on Ben Youngs.

There is nothing like a thorough drubbing to focus the mind of a coach and the truly dismal nature of this Ireland performance in London on Saturday will require Declan Kidney to be deep in thought for most of the next couple of months before he sees his players again.

To beat England at any level it is imperative that you match them in the set piece.

So You Think is set to be among the field for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday week.

Big Zeb is likely to have another crack at Sizing Europe in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at next month’s Punchestown Festival.

On naked branches, the star-shaped, pristine white blooms of Magnolia stellata look wonderful, filling dull spots and drab corners alike in much the same way as snow does.

RESISTING the urge to embrace squad rotation midway through Ireland’s arduous RBS 6 Nations schedule, head coach Declan Kidney has charged new captain Rory Best and his team to take their chance and show their leadership in Saturday’s clash with Scotland.

Heroes of the Republic of Ireland’s opening games at Euro ’88 and Italia ’90 respectively, Packie Bonner and Kevin Sheedy know how crucial it is to hit the ground running at a major finals.

Captain Ross Ford believes a Scotland win in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin is necessary for the squad to retain belief that they are moving in the right direction.

Leinster have finally ended the longer-than-expected process of bringing Brad Thorn to Dublin by signing the Kiwi World Cup winner on a three-month contract that shores up a gaping hole in their second-row.

Kauto Star continues to make strides in his race to be primed for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week.

He may have lost his unbeaten tag but Milldean Panther remains the talk of the greyhound world and he will attempt to get back on the winning rails when he contests the final of the €30,000 SIS Live Shelbourne Gold Cup on Saturday night.