RUGBY
Six Nations organisers hope to play the Women’s and the Under-20 competitions later in the year.
Both tournaments have been suspended due to the pandemic.
However, the men’s Six Nations will go ahead as planned, even though the French Ministry for Sport want further guarantees over player safety.
Ireland begin their campaign away to Wales on February 7th, with France due to visit Dublin a week later.
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Denis Leamy has joined the Ireland under-20 coaching staff.
The former Munster back-row will work alongside new head coach, Kieran Campbell.
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England are set to be without prop Kyle Sinckler for their opening Six Nations game against Scotland on February 6th.
The Bristol prop has received a two week suspension for swearing at a match official, during their win against Exeter last week.
His suspension will not begin until the Gallagher Premiership returns from its two-week break, with the tighthead banned until the 9th of February.
SOCCER
They’re an hour away from kick-off in the first of this evening’s Premier League games.
Manchester City can go third with a victory at home to Brighton.
Peter Smith looks ahead.
There’s an 8.15 start to tonight’s other game, with Tottenham entertaining Fulham.
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Finn Harps have signed midfielder Will Seymore.
The American spent last season at Sligo Rovers, making fifteen league appearances as they qualified for Europe.
CRICKET
Tomorrow’s one-day international between Ireland and the UAE has been postponed.
However, there have been no new coronavirus cases among the Emirates’ squad.
Discussions are ongoing about the rescheduling of the two suspended matches, with another set for Saturday.
SNOOKER
Ronnie O’Sullivan fought from 5-3 down to book his place in the second round of The Masters.
He beat Ding Junhui by 6-frames to 5 in Milton Keynes.
O’Sullivan will face the winner of this evening’s match in the quarter finals.
World number 10 Mark Allen goes up against John Higgins.
