McIlroy recently laid out his dream scenario of a world tour incorporating “corporate America” and Saudi Arabian investment, but one which also elevates historic national Opens in the likes of Australia and South Africa.

An O’Loughlins win against St Thomas’ on Sunday will mean a clean sweep for Kilkenny clubs across the three levels, previously achieved in 2020.

Kearney can also see the case for Leinster’s 20-year Sam Prendergast being included in the Irish squad.

If a name change does come to pass, the renaming will join a long list of famous stadia to have seen brands take control of their name

George, who has previously led the Lions and Saracens, takes the role for the first time following Owen Farrell’s decision to sit out the championship in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing.

The Hammers lost their third-round replay 1-0 after Said Benrahma was sent off for reacting foolishly to Joe Williams’ 51st-minute challenge.

Deon Hotto sneaked in at the back post to hand the southern African country, 87 places below Tunisia in the world rankings, a deserved win.

The 34-year-old flanker continues to prove his worth to Munster and returned from an eight-week shoulder injury lay-off last Saturday to inspire Munster to a famous Champions Cup pool victory at Toulon that ended a six-week period without a win.

De Rossi, 40, who spent 18 years as a player at Roma, has agreed a short-term deal until June 2024, his hometown club said on their official website.

The 27-year-old flanker has led the national team since succeeding Stuart Hogg in the role for the 2022 summer tour of South America but has been hindered by injury since the World Cup last autumn.

The Ireland boss will reveal his Six Nations squad -- and a captain -- today.

Crowley gave Andy Farrell a timely reminder of his credentials in Toulon last Saturday with a man of the match performance in Munster’s 28-19 Champions Cup pool victory at Stade Felix Mayol

Two of the last-eight matches this year have already been confirmed for the subscription streaming platform GAAGO, which is jointly owned by the GAA and RTÉ.

The most significant statement made on the European club stage last weekend came from Ronan O'Gara's back-to-back holders La Rochelle.

Nine women’s events are being considered for a designation to achieve equivalence for women’s sport

The squad announcement, though, was overshadowed by Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit being released by Gloucester to pursue his dream of a career in the NFL.

It was announced last week that Pelley is quitting his role after eight and a half years to return to his native Canada as president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

You'll probably guess the Toy Show topped the TV charts, but what about the favourites in other areas of arts and entertainment? 

The inaugural women’s Lions tour will feature three clashes against the current world champions.

Horslips second album The Táin dipped into Celtic mythology and also gave the band their classic hit 'Dearg Doom'