Ronnie O’Sullivan was tipped to burn out. Yet here he is at 50, chasing record eighth world title
His earlier years were both thrilling and dark, but O’Sullivan won his battle with himself and reaped the benefits at the snooker table
Tadhg Beirne says Munster focused on the present amid fallout from Roger Randle appointment
Three resigned from the Professional Game Committee over Munster’s hiring of attack coach, who will start next season
Jacques Nienaber knows it could end badly if Leinster make the same mistake against Toulon
‘We maybe took our foot off their throats a bit,’ said Leinster assistant of URC win against Ulster
Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter to be assessed ahead of Leinster v Benetton
Decision yet to be made on Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter ahead of URC game with Benetton
Johnny Watterson: A photo of my Dad playing in Croke Park in 1946
1946 Ulster champions were criticised for their ‘fancy methods’, which included handpassing
Scott Penny ready to seize Leinster opportunity against Ulster
‘It’s going to be a proper interpro derby. It’s going to be heated’
Six Nations stint will help Munster’s Tom Farrell face the Benetton fear factor
Munster will need to get strong squad on pitch on Saturday to counter Tommaso Menoncello threat
Ryan Baird out of Leinster’s trip to Ulster and in a race against time for Toulon showdown
Blindside flanker is the key injury worry ahead of Champions Cup semi-final, with doubts also over Doris, Van der Flier and Porter
Ryan Baird to miss Leinster’s URC clash with Ulster through injury
Prop Alex Usanov is also out, with Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter undergoing further assessment
Tommy O’Brien’s wide-ranging industry on full display for Leinster against Sale
Winger showed his mettle to pull Leinster through sticky opening half
There is a reason why just three players have won back-to-back Masters
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has made an impressive first round, but he will have to put it out of his mind that there’s a target on his back
Katie Taylor could fight in Croke Park this year on same card as Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua
‘We would be able to facilitate a Katie Taylor fight,’ said Croke Park stadium director Peter McKenna
Can the Masters heal Irish sport’s wounds post-Prague? If not, there’s always hockey
As a nation, we like to move on quickly from disappointment. It’s for the best
‘You’re trying to use all these few percenters’: Hugo Keenan on time well spent in a hyperbaric chamber
Finally back from injury, fullback is ready to go for Leinster’s Champions Cup knockout clash against Edinburgh
RG Snyman’s ACL rupture joins Leinster players’ ‘bad luck’ long-term injuries
South African secondrow’s ruptured knee ligament against Glasgow brings his season to a premature end