RUGBY
Johnny Sexton is set to be fit for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday week.
The captain picked up a hamstring strain in Leinster's win over Munster last weekend, but is hoping to train either later this week or early next week.
It will be the first time coaching in the Six Nations for Former Ireland Captain Paul O’Connell who takes up his role as Forwards Coach.
O’Connell won 108 caps during his illustrious Ireland career, captaining the side to the Six Nations title in 2014.
Former Munster and Ireland teammate Ronan O’Gara was speaking on Virgin Media one’s Ireland AM, where he gave his thoughts on Paul O’Connell joining the backroom team…
Speaking at the launch of the tournament today, Wales coach Wayne Pivac says Andy Farrell's men will be tough nuts to crack.
SOCCER
Manchester City are top of the Premier League after a 5-0 demolition of West Brom at the Hawthorns.
Ilkay Gundogan scored twice as Pep Guardiola's men won their 11th game in a row.
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Arsenal are only 4 points off the Champions League places after they beat Southampton 3-1.
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West Ham United have gone fourth following a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace.
Manchester United can reclaim top spot in the Premier League tonight if they beat Sheffield United.
Marcus Rashford is fit for Man U, while Sheffield are without Irish defender John Egan, who is suspended.
Manchester boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club's board have been supportive of him even in the tough moments.
That game has an 8.15 kick off at Old Trafford.
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At the same time, Everton host high flying Leicester City at Goodison Park.
At 6pm, Thomas Tuchel takes charge of Chelsea for the first time as they welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge, while also at 6 o'clock, Burnley meet Aston Villa.
There's a 7.30 kick off for the match involving Brighton and Fulham.
In the Championship, Mick McCarthy takes charge of Cardiff City for the first time away to Barnsley.
Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers go to Hibernian, with Celtic at home to Hamilton.
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GAELIC GAMES
The GAA will meet next week to discuss what the extended Covid 19 restrictions will mean for the inter county season.
As things stand, there's no plan to restructure the Leagues, but they may not start until the end of March.
It's reported the hurling league could be reformatted on a geographical basis.
RACING
There's an eight-race card at Thurles this afternoon.
The first is off at 12.15.
