Bundee Aki is recovering from a hamstring injury he picked up at the World Cup in France. 

Police launched an investigation following hateful chanting at City’s home game on October 21 about the death of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold iswatching video clips of some of the world's greatest midfielders in order to gain greater understanding.

This weekend is the turn of the women as Shelbourne take on Athlone Town in a repeat of last years Women's FAI Cup Final. The Rep of Ireland U21s are back in action as they aim to remain top of the group and the Euro Qualifiers return this week - all you need to know about another bumper week of sport ahead.

Chelsea are becoming great entertainers, Zinchenko provides solutions for Arsenal and Fulham need goals

Fans and members of the public have been invited to play their part in a celebration of the World Cup-winner’s life and glittering career before a private funeral service at Manchester Cathedral.

Basketball Ireland’s decision to re-enter this level of European competition two years ago looked vindicated by an incredible start.

World No 2 Max Homa claims Nedbank title after Meronk falls out of race.

American Homa birdied the 15th from seven feet in the Nedbank Challenge and rattled in a 38-foot effort at the next to put the result beyond doubt

This was another serious reality check.

Sheehan was one of five Irish World Cup players in the starting XV along with Ross Byrne, Jimmy O’Brien, Joe McCarthy and Ryan Baird, and their influence was huge on an awful day to play positive rugby.

The England centre half looked to be on the way out of Old Trafford last summer.

A week after O'Gara deadpanned 'something has to change, I hope it's not the coach', his struggling side dig deep and beat Bayonne for first win since August

The reigning champions were 14-3 to the good through the first quarter in Belfast but failed to score again, their own shortcomings allying with Ulster’s growing belief and momentum and eventually leading to a first loss of the season

Curry, whose girlfriend and family have since suffered online abuse, insisted “I heard what I heard.”

Eight of the 11 that started Chelsea’s 4-1 win at Pochettino’s former side Tottenham on Monday have joined since owner Todd Boehly bought the club in May 2022, with a further nine newcomers named amongst the substitutes.

Disappointment then for the visitors but this was the kind of win that can turbo-charge Ulster’s so-so season with the returning Henderson, Rob Herring and Stuart McCloskey all on duty and integral to the result after the World Cup.

There are loads of young players coming through in the provinces to excite for the next generation — maybe Australia 2027? — but one guy who has been on a solid upward trajectory is Ulster back rowed David McCann.

Five of Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad return to blue for this URC clash. Dan Sheehan captains the province for the first time and he is joined by Jimmy O’Brien, Ross Byrne, Joe McCarthy and Ryan Baird. Sheehan aside, none played a whole lot in France.

'(A) possibility, depends on the situation and the opponent, on a lot of things,' said the German.