Joe Schmidt is set to replace Eddie Jones as head coach of Australia with an official announcement expected in the coming days. Schmidt’s appointment will raise the tantalising prospect of a blockbuster summer 2025 when the British and Irish Lions, coached by his former Ireland mentee Andy Farrell, tour the country.
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Peter O’Mahony has been named as Ireland captain for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations. The announcement came as head coach Andy Farrell named a 34-man squad for the tournament, which begins on 2 February against France in Marseille. The 34-year-old Munster back row, who has 101 Ireland caps, is currently contracted with the IRFU until the end of the summer.
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Tottenham came from behind twice to draw 2-2 and deny Manchester United victory in front of the watching Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford. Rasmus Hojlund put Erik ten Hag’s team in front with a powerful early effort but Richarlison headed in the first equaliser and though Marcus Rashford restored United’s advantage, Rodrigo Bentancur levelled again at the start of the second half.
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Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City moved within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle in a breathless encounter at St James’ Park. The Norwegian, 20, latched on to a superb lofted pass from fellow substitute Kevin de Bruyne and showed superb footwork to take the ball pass Martin Dubravka and tap into the empty net.
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Luton scored a controversial 92nd-minute equaliser to deny Burnley a crucial win in a game of huge significance at the bottom of the Premier League. Burnley looked set to claim a rare victory after a dogged defensive performance following Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni’s 36th-minute deflected finish at a raucous Turf Moor.
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