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Six Nations: Garry Ringrose set to miss Ireland’s clash with Italy

Garry Ringrose looks set to miss Ireland’s clash with Italy as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Chris Farrell fit to train on Tuesday with Beirne and Iain Henderson back in the fold

Alun Wyn Jones faces down the Haka during the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand. Photgraph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Wales v England Alun Wyn Jones - the elemental force clad in red

O’Brien hopes to continue Ireland career after Exiles move

Sean O’Brien: “That’s all up in the air but afterwards, I’d hope to be still in the mix if possible and fit.”

International
14:52

Players who ply their trade outside of Ireland aren’t normally considered for selection

Italy captain Sergio Parisse to miss Ireland Test with concussion

Sergio Parisse will miss Italy’s clash with Ireland due to concussion. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

International
14:36

Number eight suffered a head injury playing for Stade Francais against Lyon in Top 14

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Steve Stricker set to captain USA at 2020 Ryder Cup

Steve Stricker is expected to be named as US Ryder Cup captain for the 2020 match in his home state of Wisconsin. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters

Golf
16:52

51-year-old lives just two hours away from venue at Whistling Straits

Jacques Brunel and France turn to youth for visit of Scotland

Antoine Dupont will wear the number nine jersey for France against Scotland. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

International
11:50

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack in the halfbacks with Parra and Lopez dropped

Russell ruled out of Scotland’s trip to Paris

England lock Maro Itoje out of Wales showdown in Cardiff

England secondrow Maro Itoje has been ruled out of the Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images

International
15:56

Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar both training with Wales ahead of game

Gerry Thornley: Why Ireland fans should put their faith in Wales

Gareth Anscombe in action against Italy. Many Welsh pundits believe Anscombe can bring more to Wales’ game than Dan Biggar. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Rugby
06:00

An England win at the Principality Stadium would as good as decide the Six Nations title

Gatland v Jones: The tale of the tape

Jürgen Klopp remains wary of the threat Bayern pose

Jurgen Klopp: “They [Bayern] are still a force, nothing else.” Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Champions League
06:30

Liverpool boss knows the scale of the task against German giants

All not well in Bavaria as Bayern face Liverpool

Laurina looking to land Punchestown primer ahead of Cheltenham

Laurina will run in the Coral Quevega Hurdle at Punchestown on Wednesday. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Racing
16:10

Mare looking to emulate Annie Power’s 2016 Champion Hurdle success

Maurizio Sarri could face sack if Chelsea lose Carabao Cup final

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri during the FA Cup fifth-round match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

English Soccer
14:49

Italian will take charge against Malmo before Wembley meeting with Man City

Man United’s purring Pogba rises the highest and shines the brightest

Paul Pogba was named man of the match in Manchester United’s win over Chelsea. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

English Soccer
09:53

French midfielder was at his swaggering best as he inspired Solskjaer’s side past Chelsea

Fogarty: McGrath must focus on redeveloping his edge

Ireland’s Jack McGrath in action against the All Blacks at the Aviva in November 2018. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby
06:30

Loosehead prop is fit again following hip operation but remains a work in progress

The Irish Times 2019 Six Nations coverage

Robbie Henshaw signs new IRFU deal until 2022

Robbie Henshaw has signed a new deal with Leinster and the IRFU until 2022. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

International
10:51

25-year-old Ireland and Lions centre commits future to Leinster for a further three years

Beirne's return increases Schmidt's options

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