Damien Duff’s reign as Shelbourne boss begins in earnest on Friday.

The Wales wing, who turned 21 yesterday, is a big threat this weekend.

First Division champions held at home in manager Ian Morris’s final game in charge.

The move will provide the 26-year-old with another opportunity to experience European football.

Ireland haven’t won a Six Nations game in Cardiff since Brian O’Driscoll was about, but Farrell has picked a team to be brave.

Liverpool will aim to improve on their recent poor in today’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United.

PSG are in the driving seat in Group H, with the French champions, United and RB Leipzig all level on points.

Queensland Rugby Union suspended the trio when their agent notified the state governing body of their stance.

Adam Griggs’ side are chasing a repeat of the 2018 win over Wales. They have only beaten Scotland since.

Graeme Souness believes the Brazilian’s exit was the turning point for the Premier League leaders.

The South African forward was dismissed in the closing stages of Munster’s victory over Saracens.

The Reds have outlined their intent to increase the ground’s capacity to over 61,000 with the expansion of the Anfield Road Stand.

The Irish striker has been sidelined since being forced off during a recent game against Manchester United.

A sickening blow to Dan Biggar’s head will pose an injury concern for Warren Gatland’s side.

Jack O’Sullivan has flown out to South Africa after Chris Cloete sustained an injury on Saturday.

The utility back was released by Sale Sharks earlier this month as he bids to play in the World Cup.

The head coach preached patience as he hinted last year’s U20s still lead the queue for first team honours.

Ryan Brennan is heading to Tolka Park as Shels aim to return to the top flight under the guidance of Ian Morris.

The Reds were given a wake-up call in Serbia as their hosts condemned the high-flying Premier League side to defeat in Europe.

Red Óg Murphy has been snapped up by North Melbourne after impressing during a trial in August.

‘If we give away cheap penalties like we did at the weekend we won’t stand a chance,’ says Dave Kilcoyne ahead of a clash with Glasgow this weekend.

Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile said that when weather alerts are reported, they should be done so on an all-Ireland basis.

Manchester United and Liverpool are both said to be among Timo Werner’s suitors.

The rising UFC welterweight headlines the organisation’s debut event in his hometown on Sunday night.

Prized Ajax youngster Justin Kluivert admits he is thinking of leaving the club, accusing them of trying to force him to sign a new deal.

“That was completely unnecessary,” Leipzig’s captain Willi Orban fumed about Keita’s dismissal.

The future Munster forward will be the main threat to the hosts in Thomond Park tomorrow.

After booking their place in the Champions League quarter-finals, the Reds now face a headline clash at Old Trafford.

People were being urged to stay indoors, but business groups say it should be up to individual employers whether to close.

Met Éireann has extended its status red warning for Leinster and Munster.

The entire Ulster Bank League schedule has been snowed under too.

All schools are closed for the next two days.

The schools will stay closed for the rest of the week.

Buses are not running in many areas.

During Storm Ophelia’s red alert there was confusion as to whether people should go to work or remain at home.

Losses in Cardiff and a draw last time out in Dublin have left Ireland without a Six Nations win over Wales since 2014.

The striker will now miss Friday’s clash with his former club Waterford after a dramatic night in Inchicore.