Jack Conan believes “unbelievably diligent” Ireland team-mate Dan Sheehan is part of a select group of elite sportsmen following his standout return from a serious knee injury.

Steve Borthwick has vowed to ensure England deliver an improved performance against France after taking encouragement from his side’s defeat to Ireland in their Guinness Six Nations opener.

A pigeon unintentionally became a hero during World War II and was awarded The Bravery Medal. It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a ...