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The Hoops attacker - currently out on loan from Ange Postecoglou's side in Portugal - was handed his first senior appearance on the international stage and made an instant impact from the bench.

England get their campaign underway with a trip to Italy on Thursday night and while format may strip some jeopardy, there are still some fascinating storylines - including Norway's Premier League duo, coaching reshuffles and whether Les Bleuescan

Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day in 2005.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract with Sarries.Current Ireland head coach Farrell had enjoyed 13 heavily-decorated years at Wigan, winning 34 caps for Great Britain and 11 for…

"There's a bit of a responsibility (on Steward's part), but it's very unfortunate - things are moving fast and it was a weird incident. You never really see it," said Keenan on the controversial incident in the Grand Slam game

Ferguson, 18, scored his first international goal for Ireland against Latvia, making him the youngest Ireland goalscorer since Robbie Keane

Smallbone won Player of the match for his display against Latvia.

Republic of Ireland have a new star on their hands as Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson scored just 17 minutes into his full debut

Ferguson spoke to Tony O'Donoghue after Ireland's win over Latvia.

Ireland ran out 3-2 winners and it feels like the hopes are pinned on Evan Ferguson.

Ireland battled past Latvia at the Aviva as Will Smallbone impressed.

The mother and daughter team will be joining with thousands of other families across the UK and Ireland taking part in a walking challenge to raise money for autism causes.