Rangers will not get the chance to return to the top of the Scottish Premiership after their Sunday lunchtime fixture at Dundee was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Philippe Clement’s side had been due to visit the Dons at midday on Sunday, but following two pitch inspections earlier in the day, the game was … Read more
Gloucester broke their miserable run of nine consecutive Gallagher Premiership defeats with a morale-boosting 32-20 win over Sale at Kingsholm. The impressive hosts took full advantage of an error-ridden performance from their injury-ravaged opponents, who missed the chance to climb five places in the league table. Sale, who lost South African forwards Cobus Wiese and … Read more
Before a ball was kicked this season, Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton predicted where every Scottish Premiership club would finish come May. As things stand, Celtic lead Rangers in the title race, Hearts are in pole position to seal third, while Livingston look destined for relegation unless results improve. So, is that what the Sky … Read more
Harlequins go from sixth to first in the congested Premiership table, at least temporarily, with a dominant win over bottom-of-the-table Newcastle, despite missing England trio; Bristol Bears impress again to end Sale’s 12-match winning home run and take third win in four matches Last Updated: 06/01/24 12:02am Harlequins’ Alex Dombrandt in action with Newcastle Falcons’ … Read more
Rugby elation to rugby heartache, a footballing managerial merry-go-round, golfing greatness, boxing blockbusters and so much more. The 2023 Irish sporting landscape had a little bit of everything. Here, Sky Sports takes a look back at the highs and lows of the year. Rugby: Huge success, unprecedented hope, massive heartbreak It was a year in … Read more
Alun Wyn Jones retired from rugby in November but he was diagnosed with atrial-fibrillation, a heart conditions, in the summer; Jones didn’t play in the Rugby World Cup after retiring from international competition in May Last Updated: 21/12/23 11:26pm Alun Wyn Jones revealed he was diagnosed with a heart condition towards the end of his … Read more
Celtic are no longer the runaway leaders in the Scottish Premiership after their unbeaten run came to an end, while Rangers continue to impress under Philippe Clement. Brendan Rodgers’ side lost 2-1 at Kilmarnock on Sunday while Rangers beat Dundee 3-1 extending their unbeaten run under the Belgian to 12 games across all competitions, picking … Read more
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton believes Rangers are building momentum under Philippe Clement and are in a title race against their Old Firm rivals. The Ibrox side won 1-0 at Hearts to extend their unbeaten run under the Belgian to 11 games across all competitions, picking up 19 points from a possible 21 in the … Read more
Saracens lost at home to Northampton in their first game since Owen Farrell’s surprise announcement to step back from international rugby; Farrell will miss next year’s Six Nations and is currently injured after picking up a knee injury last week Last Updated: 02/12/23 7:22pm Northampton ended Saracens’ five-match winning streak at StoneX Stadium as the … Read more
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez will seek a new term as prime minister in a confidence vote in parliament this week after he struck a deal with Catalan separatists to shore up their support and secure a majority. A debate will begin on Wednesday, Parliament Speaker Francina Armengol said, with lawmakers set to confirm whether or not … Read more