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Leo Cullen chats to captain Rhys Ruddock at Friday's training session

'Everyone has Covid challenges' - Cullen

Leo Cullen says teams will just have to get used to Covid disruptions after Leinster's preparations for Bath were hampered by a small outbreak in the camp.

Rugby • 10 Dec 21

The Leinster squad trained at the Aviva Stadium on Friday afternoon

Ruddock to lead Covid-hit Leinster against Bath

Leinster have announced that three of their players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Bath at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 10 Dec 21

Norwich 'holding their breath' on Covid-19 tests

Norwich head coach Dean Smith admits the club are 'holding their breath' waiting on Covid-19 test results ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester United at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 10 Dec 21

Claudio Ranieri says he respects individuals' choices but that players are taking 'a big risk' if they are not vaccinated

Ranieri urges all footballers to get vaccinated

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri would like all players to be vaccinated to help keep Covid-19 at bay.

Soccer • 10 Dec 21

Joshua Kimmich: 'I'm doing very well, but I'm not yet able to train fully due to slight infiltrations in my lungs'

Kimmich facing spell out with Covid-related lung damage

Bayern Munich's star midfielder Joshua Kimmich will not return to action until January as he recovers from lung damage caused by Covid-19.

Soccer • 09 Dec 21

Tottenham players in training on Wednesday before the club announced that their clash with Rennes had been postponed

Rennes hit out at Spurs for 'unilateral decision'

Rennes have accused Tottenham of making a "unilateral decision" to postpone their Europa Conference League tie and will contact UEFA to allow the game to go ahead.

Soccer • 09 Dec 21

Eight Tottenham players and five members of staff had tested positive for coronavirus

Spurs' clash with Rennes called off due to Covid cases

Tottenham's Europa Conference League game against Rennes on Thursday has been postponed following several positive Covid-19 cases at the club.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Everton fans at Goodison Park during their clash with Arsenal

Fans in England to require vaccine cert for big events

Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative lateral flow test will be required for spectators to attend sporting events in England with crowds of over 10,000 after the UK Government announced it is to implement 'Plan B'.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Antonio Conte: "This is not a good situation."

'The situation is serious' - Conte shares Covid worry

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte admits the club's coronavirus outbreak has left everyone scared and worried for their families, with more confirmed cases expected.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea has tested positive for Covid-19

Chelsea and Tottenham hit by Covid-19 cases

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid-19 in a "huge setback" for Chelsea.

Soccer • 07 Dec 21

Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa take on Manchester United in the FA Cup

Gerrard's Villa face Manchester United in FA Cup

Manchester United will play Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa at Old Trafford in the third round of the FA Cup in one of three all-Premier League ties.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

Spectators could miss out on attending football for a number of weeks in Germany

Germany faces prospect of no fans at matches

All Bundesliga matches could be played in empty stadiums as the Germany struggles to contain the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with a decision due on Thursday.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Beijing is set to stage the Games from 4 February to 20 February

China confident Omicron strain won't stop Winter Games

China expects to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics "smoothly" and on schedule, despite challenges posed by the emergence of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday.

Olympics • 30 Nov 21

Munster are due to play Wasps in Coventry on 12 December

Munster plans up in the air as Wasps countdown begins

Munster face a race against time to prepare a squad to take on Wasps.

Rugby • 30 Nov 21

Munster are due to visit Wasps on Sunday 12 December

Majority of Munster squad cleared to return home

The majority of the Munster squad have been cleared by the South African authorities to return home, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport Jack Chambers has confirmed.

Rugby • 29 Nov 21

Munster were due to play the Bulls yesterday

Munster to remain in South Africa after Covid-19 case

Munster Rugby have confirmed a positive Covid-19 case in their squad, meaning they will not be departing South Africa today.

Rugby • 28 Nov 21

Rob Kearney was set to play his final senior game

Barbarians match called off due to Covid cases

The Barbarians' clash with Samoa due to be played at Twickenham this afternoon has been called off after a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the Baa-Baas squad.

Rugby • 27 Nov 21

All of the Munster touring party returned negative PCR tests (Pic: Munster Rugby)

Munster continue work on travel plans for return home

The Munster squad and staff remain in South Africa and are still working on securing passage back to Ireland.

Rugby • 27 Nov 21

Munster look set for an early return to Ireland

10-day quarantine awaits Munster's SA contingent

Munster players and staff will have to quarantine at home for 10 days on their arrival back in Ireland from South Africa says Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.

Rugby • 26 Nov 21

Markus Anfang was appointed Werder Bremen manager in June

Bremen boss resigns over stress of vax card allegations

Werder Bremen coach Markus Anfang has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into his alleged use of a forged coronavirus vaccination certificate.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

The £2billion figure is almost double what NBC, the home of Premier League coverage in the United States since 2013, paid for their current contract back in 2016

Premier League signs US TV deal worth around £2billion

American broadcaster NBC has renewed its television deal with the Premier League in a new six-year agreement worth around £2billion.

Soccer • 18 Nov 21

'Doesn't really matter whether it's vaccination or anything else in life. You should have the freedom to choose, to decide what you want to do'

Djokovic reiterates 'freedom of choice' on vaccine

Novak Djokovic, the world number one ranked men's player, has reiterated his stand about freedom of choice over taking the Covid-19 vaccine as suspense grows over his participation at the Australian Open in January.

Tennis • 18 Nov 21

Fixture row erupts in Galway over Gort Covid outbreak

The Galway SHC title race has been thrown into chaos after Gort pulled out of tomorrow's rescheduled semi-final against champions St Thomas'.

GAA • 13 Nov 21

The Ireland squad pictured at the Aviva on Friday

Ireland players given green light after Covid scare

The Ireland squad has been givent he all clear after being hit with a Covid scare ahead of tomorrow's Test against New Zealand.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

Dakota Dozier is a seven-year veteran of the league

Vaccinated Viking Dozier hospitalised with Covid-19

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier has been hospitalised with breathing difficulties arising from Covid-19, while 29 members of the organisation are in the Covid-19 protocol as close contacts.

US Sport • 10 Nov 21

COVID-19

'Everyone has Covid challenges' - Cullen

Ruddock to lead Covid-hit Leinster against Bath

Norwich 'holding their breath' on Covid-19 tests

Ranieri urges all footballers to get vaccinated

Kimmich facing spell out with Covid-related lung damage

Rennes hit out at Spurs for 'unilateral decision'

Spurs' clash with Rennes called off due to Covid cases

Fans in England to require vaccine cert for big events

'The situation is serious' - Conte shares Covid worry

Chelsea and Tottenham hit by Covid-19 cases

Gerrard's Villa face Manchester United in FA Cup

Germany faces prospect of no fans at matches

China confident Omicron strain won't stop Winter Games

Munster plans up in the air as Wasps countdown begins

Majority of Munster squad cleared to return home

Munster to remain in South Africa after Covid-19 case

Barbarians match called off due to Covid cases

Munster continue work on travel plans for return home

10-day quarantine awaits Munster's SA contingent

Bremen boss resigns over stress of vax card allegations

Premier League signs US TV deal worth around £2billion

Djokovic reiterates 'freedom of choice' on vaccine

Fixture row erupts in Galway over Gort Covid outbreak

Ireland players given green light after Covid scare

Vaccinated Viking Dozier hospitalised with Covid-19