The candidacy of current attack coach Prendergast is the preferred route for a smooth transition of power with Lawler describing his close associate and former team-mate as “world-class”.

Watching the documentary on England's 2003 World Cup winners proved a fairly harrowing watch. On the surface, they were hard-nosed, mentally strong and highly committed group of 'unbreakable' men. We now know different 

Farrugia's prophecy meets reality at Stamford Bridge and a clean FAI departure for Gleeson despite fallback option.

The former Ulster prop underwent a successful operation in November. He still holds hope of returning to the rugby pitch. 

The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s power-brokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend

Lookman was named ahead of Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy of Guinea, Simon Adingra from the Ivory Coast and South African keeper Ronwen Williams.

Slot will be serving a touchline ban during Wednesday's match after receiving his third yellow card of the season during Liverpool's 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham on Saturday.

The deal brings an end to speculation on Aki's future in both the green of Connacht and Ireland, with the 34-year-old previously linked to a move to Top 14 outfit Toulon. 

The province reported on Monday that Kleyn was to see a specialist this week concerning a thigh issue, but Kleyn has now confirmed, via an Instagram post, that he is getting surgery to rectify the problem. 

Sunday’s crushing 2-1 derby defeat at home to neighbours United leaves City fifth in the standings and nine points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

To say it was a year unlike any other is an understatement, says Colin Sheridan

'Shooting Crows' tells the story of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffery fight to bring justice to the families of the Loughinisland massacre in 1984

No one was ever arrested in relation to a pub massacre in Loughinisland, Co Down, only the journalists who investigated those responsible

The Cavan native navigated challenges like a Solheim Cup where she was largely unused and a split with her caddie.

The PGA of America approved the package despite saying "no players asked to be compensated".

“Whether it’s Evan (Ferguson) or someone else. It’s our preference. We would like our players to play. The same with Caoimhin.

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, previously admitted assault by beating after Nigel Farage was doused with the liquid and hit by the cup after it was thrown as he left the Moon and Starfish Wetherspoon pub in Clacton-on-Sea on June 4.

“It was just great to read about his different little situations and he has a different back story to a lot of people. I would have known a bit of it maybe from his brother Mark [who was attack coach on Prendergast’s Ireland U20s side] but it was a good read, I thought.” 

“To get the chance to continue my playing career in Ireland with my home province is a dream come true," said Furlong.

Willie O'Connor and Dylan Slevin meet in the first round of the World Darts Championship on Friday night.