Broadcaster Gary Newbon has interviewed or worked with nearly them all. Clough. Ali. Big Jack. But as the title of his autobiography suggests, many know him best for his sparring with Alex Ferguson. 

It’s six years this month since the province was last put to the pin of its collar by Premiership opposition in the competition’s initial stages in the city. 

He’s had a year to savour, but nothing will give JP McManus as much pleasure as fifteen-deep galleries trailing the world’s finest golfers in Adare next week. Limerick’s Pied Piper spoke to Tony Leen.

City’s top scorer, who has 19 goals this season, missed last weekend’s win at Luton and the midweek victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Leinster picked up Jason Jenkins from Munster two years ago after what had been an injury-hit stint in Limerick and history appears to be repeating itself now with Snyman after four seasons and just ten appearances in red.

The Waterford kingpins' All-Ireland semi-final clash with St Thomas is pencilled in for 7.30pm in Portlaoise. 

Elsewhere, Ulster's Steven Kitshoff is set to run out for his first home game in Europe on Saturday, where he will take on his international captain and colleague Siya Kolisi.

While Frisch, Barron and Daly return, the game has come too early for O'Mahony.

Kevin Markham reveals an eclectic mix of great golf gifts for 2023

It's another busy weekend of top-flight English football action. 

The South African lock is reportedly on the brink of making the move to the eastern province. 

Ireland captain Katie McCabe is named twenty fourth on the list after a fantastic year for both club and country.

The chaser looked to have the world at his feet when sprinting clear to win the 2022 Gold Cup at Cheltenham, but things have not gone to plan since then.

Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s World Cup have sold for 7. 8 million dollars (£6. 1 million), auction house Sotheby’s announced.

La Rochelle are big dogs now, no longer unheralded underdog. Hence there will be 55,000 in Cape Town Saturday. Now we have to play like big boys.

The former Ireland and Ulster No 10 will succeed the Australian next year. 

David Nucifora had the satisfaction of announcing a contract extension for a man who has developed into one of the most sought-after head coaches in world rugby.

First-choice Ireland men’s XV full-back Hugo Keenan is one of a number of Andy Farrell’s potential post-World Cup squad members with Sevens experience.

The Ireland boss will plan for life after Mike Catt's departure however. 

The 32-year old Samoan will join Clermont Auvergne.