Recap: Your morning sports updates 4 hrs The Republic host Northern Ireland tonight at the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt will name his starting team to face the All Blacks on Saturday at the same venue.
Fury favours last man standing heavyweight approach Boxing Tyson Fury believes it would be "a sin" for the world's leading heavyweights not to fight each other to establish the undisputed champion.
Mayweather to make MMA debut in Japan on New Year's Eve MMA Having beaten Conor McGregor in the boxing ring, the 50-0 fighter is set to step into the octagon for the first time.
Pressures of the modern game forces Radwanska to retire Tennis Former Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska has announced her retirement from professional tennis.
Hamilton wants change in approach for India clash Cricket Ireland Women's head coach Aaron Hamilton has called for his squad to relax and focus on enjoying their cricket and the whole 'tournament experience' ahead of their third World T20 Group Stage match against India on Thursday.
Former Team Sky doctor to face medical tribunal Cycling Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman will reportedly face a General Medical Council tribunal early next year, with 6 February in Manchester the likely date and venue.
