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Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw is injured in the tackle of Sam Cane of New Zealand during the Autumn Test at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Robbie Henshaw and Johnny Sexton ruled out of Australia clash

International
17:32

The Ireland duo both received injuries on Saturday while Simon Zebo looks set to play

Cheika: Australia have their work cut out

Jurgen Klinsmann sacked as US head coach

Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as head coach of the United States national team. Photo: Getty Images

International
20:33

A poor start to 2018 World Cup qualifying has proved the end of a five year stint

Antonio Conte’s Chelsea revolution in full swing

Diego Costa celebrates with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after their Premier League win over Middlesbrough. Photo: Getty Images

English Soccer
20:06

The charismatic Italian has already stamped his dynamic personality on Stamford Bridge

International Rules series set for two tests in Australia next year

Ireland’s Gary Brennan with Nick Riewoldt and Jarryd Roughead of Australia during last year’s International Rules Test at Croke Park. Photo: Inpho

Gaelic Games
16:49

Series, which takes place in Australia, has not been contested over two matches since 2013

Golf likely to extend Olympic status until at least 2024

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson, Britain’s Justin Rose and USA’s Matt Kuchar pose with their medals in the men’s individual stroke play final day at the Olympic Golf course during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Getty Images

Golf
17:45

After negative publicity preceding Rio Games, things turned out to be a success

Ireland count casualties after brutal battle with All Blacks

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Sam Cane. The collision led to the Ireland centre being carried off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

International
07:46

Henshaw, Stander and Kearney undergo tests to determine extent of head injuries

Liam Toland: Plenty to build on after All Blacks onslaught

Conor Murray and Ben Smith compete during Saturday’s clash: “Having lost 21-9, I was troubled with how to frame such a brutal Test match.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

International
07:47

Superb Ireland performances not enough to stop New Zealand team intent on revenge

James Horwill facing stint out after gruesome finger injury

James Horwill suffered a gruesome finger injury during Harlequins’ defeat to Leicester. Photograph: Getty/Dan Mullan

Rugby
15:25

Harlequins lock and former Australia captain suffered finger compound fracture

Ireland climb to fourth in world rankings

Andy Murray rightfully ends 2016 on top of the world

Andy Murray is hoping all his big rivals will offer him competition for the number one ranking in 2017. See PA story TENNIS London. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Other Sports
14:38

Scot battled hard against fatigue in London to secure his place as world number one

Andy Murray retains world number one spot

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Hurling semi-finals will no longer go to replays but instead a free-taking competition

International Rules series set for two tests in Australia next year

Gaelic Games

Series, which takes place in Australia, has not been contested over two matches since 2013

Rugby

Robbie Henshaw and Johnny Sexton ruled out of Australia clash

International

The Ireland duo both received injuries on Saturday while Simon Zebo looks set to play

Michael Cheika: Australia have their work cut out in Dublin

International

‘We are resetting today and saying this is going to be the biggest game of the tour’

Racing

Emotional Punchestown victory for Tylicki family

Racing

Madeleine, sister of severely injured jockey Freddy Tylicki, bags first winner as trainer

Nichols Canyon ensures another Morgiana triumph for Mullins

Racing

Champion trainer seves notice of winter intentions with clinical Grade One victory

Soccer

Jurgen Klinsmann sacked as US head coach

International

A poor start to 2018 World Cup qualifying has proved the end of a five year stint

Antonio Conte’s Chelsea revolution in full swing

English Soccer

The charismatic Italian has already stamped his dynamic personality on Stamford Bridge

Golf

Golf likely to extend Olympic status until at least 2024

Golf

After negative publicity preceding Rio Games, things turned out to be a success

Rory McIlroy sets Monty’s money list record in his sights

Golf

The world number two saw his Race to Dubai crown taken off him by Henrik Stenson

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Andy Murray rightfully ends 2016 on top of the world

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Conor Murray and Simon Zebo in the dressing room ahead of the game. Photograph: Inpho

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