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Farrell sees 'massive potential' for Irish to flourish on New Zealand tour

Farrell sees 'massive potential' for Irish to flourish on New Zealand tour

Andy Farrell on Tuesday included five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for the coming tour of New Zealand which, given possible changes to the world rugby calendar, could be the last of its kind for Ireland.

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Media giants buy IPL cricket rights for $6.2 billion

Media giants buy IPL cricket rights for $6.2 billion

India's cricket board said Tuesday it has sold the broadcast rights of the IPL tournament for the next five seasons to global media giants for an eye-popping $6.2 billion.

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Tunisia eye World Cup knock-out round after beating Japan

Tunisia eye World Cup knock-out round after beating Japan

Tunisia head coach Jalel Kadri believes his side can reach the World Cup knock-out round for the first time in six attempts after pulling off an impressive 3-0 win over Japan on Tuesday.

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Matic joins old boss Mourinho at Roma

Matic joins old boss Mourinho at Roma

Nemanja Matic was reunited with his old boss Jose Mourinho at Roma on Tuesday after the Serie A club announced the Serbian's arrival as a free agent.

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UK airport chaos due to Brexit 'shambles': Ryanair boss

UK airport chaos due to Brexit 'shambles': Ryanair boss

Air travel chaos in Britain is purely down to Brexit "shambles" by hobbling recruitment at airports, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said on Tuesday.

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'Minions' return with hopes of more box office gold

'Minions' return with hopes of more box office gold

Completely stupid but terribly endearing, the Minions have become one of the most profitable bunch of characters in animation.

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England set 299 to win second Test and series against New Zealand

England set 299 to win second Test and series against New Zealand

England need 263 more runs to beat New Zealand in the second Test and clinch the series after reaching 36-1 at lunch on a dramatic final day at Trent Bridge.

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Farrell names 40-man Ireland squad for New Zealand tour

Farrell names 40-man Ireland squad for New Zealand tour

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Tuesday included five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for the coming tour of New Zealand.

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Tunisia beat Japan to win Kirin Cup

Tunisia beat Japan to win Kirin Cup

Tunisia stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Japan in Osaka on Tuesday to finish first in the four-team Kirin Cup tournament.

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Serena Williams says she is set for a comeback at Wimbledon

Serena Williams says she is set for a comeback at Wimbledon

Serena Williams is set to make her comeback at Wimbledon a year after her last match in any competition, writing on Instagram on Tuesday: "See you there."

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