Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones have a new year project on their hands after the Irish duo were temporarily added to the coaching staff of the struggling Bulls. The URC and Cahmpions Cup outfit haven't fared well this term after the off-season departure of Jake White as director of rugby. After making it to last season's URC Final against Leinster, the Bulls have won just three times this season. Flannery and Jones are fixtures of the Rassie Erasmus brains trust with the Springboks but have now been seconded to the Bulls for some "short-term" assistance.

But now, health experts have revealed their top spice cabinet picks for staving off winter bugs this cold and flu season. Greater energy levels helps to lower stress hormones like cortisol and deploy immune cells to fight off illnesses. Chronic inflammation hinders the function of disease-fighting immune cells, so lowering inflammation helps raise the body's defenses against winter viruses. Recent studies suggest that along with antioxidants, capsaicin may help stimulate the production of immune cells, which help the body ward off infections faster. While metabolism is usually associated with hunger and appetite, it also helps generate energy within immune cells and mobilize protein and fat reserves to increase immune response.

Actor Anna Healy on her unconventional marriage: ‘The last six weeks, I’ve probably seen him four days. He’s coming tonight and I’m looking forward to seeing him. It’s really nice and spicy’The actor on how moving away from the family home strengthened her marriageActor Anna Healy pictured for People and Culture. Photo: Gerry MooneyLiadán Hynes Today at 06:30‘I feel we live so long now that the challenge is to reinvent ourselves all the time, and to keep going back in to see if we’re still alive, or if we’re just pacing out the hours and the minutes?”

A leading surgeon behind a clinical trial of transplanting pig kidneys into living humans has said they could one day be superior to those from human donors. The approach, called xenotransplantation, is aimed at solving the shortage of human organs. “The truth is that there’s just never going to be enough human organs,” Dr Montgomery said. After Dr Montgomery experienced seven cardiac arrests — one resulted in a month-long coma — he received a heart transplant himself in 2018. He has pioneered new approaches to the supply of human organs, including domino-paired kidney transplants.

Rob Cross thrashed Damon Heta 4-0 at the PDC World Championship to set up a last-16 clash with reigning champion Luke Littler. Former world champion Cross, who beat Phil Taylor in the 2018 final, lost only two legs against Australian number one Heta as he cruised into the fourth round. Cross, who has only dropped one set in the tournament, said: "Sometimes it will be pretty, sometimes not. On his upcoming battle with Littler, Cross added: "There's no shackles, no worries. Anderson hit 14 maximums in the match and averaged 102.24, having averaged 105.41 in his victory over Connor Scutt in the previous round.

Luke Littler says he still has work to do on his mentalityBy Jonathan Veal, Press AssociationWorld champion Luke Littler admits he still has work to do to improve his mentality despite his domination. Littler remained on course to become the first player to defend a World Championship crown in a decade when he cruised into the fourth round on Saturday night, hammering Mensur Suljovic 4-0. Littler has proved to be one of the most successful teen stars in the history of sport with multiple titles as he has played beyond his age. “I always say this and always heard Phil Taylor say it, do the hard work and get to the final and once in you’re in it, settle down, you’ve done the hard work. “People can say whoever plays Luke Littler next is going to lose, but this is darts, anything can happen, anyone can win or lose.

Premier League: Sunderland 1 Leeds United 1Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the sixth game running to extend Leeds’ unbeaten run to five games after a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. A point sees Sunderland remain unbeaten at home in the Premier League so far this season and keeps them seventh in the table, while Leeds stay 16th. Adingra had an effort deflected wide in the opening seconds and goalkeeper Lucas Perri scooped up Nordi Mukiele’s header from Granit Xhaka’s cross as Sunderland enjoyed a lively start. Ao Tanaka came on for the injured Joe Rodon and Leeds tested Roefs, who caught Jaka Bijol’s header. Eliezer Mayenda and Wilson Isidor came on for Sunderland along with Lukas Nmecha for Leeds, and Ampadu had another fierce strike saved by Roefs.

A couple are suing a wealthy businessman after he crashed his McLaren supercar into their home for ‘cheap thrills’ causing £250,000 of damage. The company director smashed into a lamppost before crashing into the home of Mandy and David Withers, who were fast asleep. The terrified couple, who were woken by an ‘enormous bang,’ looked outside to see the blue McLaren 570GT, which had exploded, on fire close to their front door. Hocking, who had been thrown from the vehicle - still strapped into his seat – by the force of the impact was badly injured. They lost all their belongings in the blaze which also destroyed their own car which was parked outside.

Plans to construct a new permanent ballroom at Donald Trump’s Trump Doonbeg golf resort in west Clare will have no impact on the tiny protected 2mm snail, the Vertigo Angustior. The 58-page planning report states that the proposal establishes “a coherent, high-quality and enduring addition to the resort’s hospitality offering”. The report states that the design “is contemporary yet sympathetic to the architectural character of the existing hotel campus”. The new plans also come ahead of Trump Doonbeg hosting the Amgen Irish Open in September of next year. Closing date for submissions to the Council on the planned Trump Doonbeg ballroom is February 3rd.

Cork hurling manager Ben O'Connor will trim his panel in the coming weeks. "Look, it's the side of it that I don't like doing, but fellas know when they come in at the start, they know it's going to be cut to that. O'Connor was "disappointed" with the one-point loss to a UCC team featuring players who will line out for his Cork senior side in 2026. Delighted that we've got this game under our belt today because today was the day that we kicked off the hurling side of it. So it's nice to get fellas out hurling and see where they're at."

Irish officials were concerned that opening Israel’s embassy in Ireland would promote a “backlash” from Arab countries, according to government documents. Among the considerations were the possible impact on trade from Arab countries and the cost of security. One 1990 memo states: “Irish trade with Arab countries is at a ratio of approximately 10 to 1 in our favour and is mainly sourced from indigenous industry. It was calculated in 1992 that security for an Israeli embassy in Dublin could amount to £700,000 per year and would also result in an “immediate demand” that Arab states be allowed to open embassies in Dublin. Similar concerns were raised around an unrealised proposal for the President of Ireland to undertake a State visit to Israel.

‘There are no limits to what people will do, unfortunately’: inside the Garda unit investigating child sex abuseThe men and women of the country’s 27 Divisional Protective Services Units say ‘everyone who comes forward is believed’Det Inspector Conor Ó Braonáin and Det Garda Ciarán O'Reilly from the Divisional Protective Services Unit in Dublin's Fitzgibbon Street garda station. Photo: Mark CondrenAli Bracken Today at 06:30Watching videos of children being sexually abused is “the worst part” of the job, but if the criminals involved are to be caught and children saved, it is work that some members of An Garda Síochána are prepared to do.

Christian Eriksen makes Ruben Amorim claim after 'worst Man Utd' admissionChristian Eriksen has spoken out on Ruben Amorim's comments about his Manchester United side being the 'worst team in history', with the players suffering in the manager's first seasonView 2 Images Christian Eriksen says the comments from Ruben Amorim 'didn't help'. (Image: PA)Christian Eriksen has taken aim at Ruben Amorim's claim that last season's Manchester United team was "maybe the worst in history". ‌Amorim made waves with his assessment when he branded his squad as "maybe the worst" in the club's 147-year existence. ‌View 2 Images Ruben Amorim said last season's Manchester United side was "maybe the worst team in history" following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton. (Image: PA)"We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United.

Adam Peaty yesterday wed Holly Ramsay in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey. The Olympic gold medalist's bride took the arm of her celebrity chef father, Gordon Ramsay, as she walked down the aisle. She had told yesterday's Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam 'have cut my heart out'. 'Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.' Now, you can vote in the Daily Mail’s poll on whether you think Adam and his family can ever reconcile.

Chelsea launch investigation after accusations made in feisty end to Aston Villa defeatA plastic bottle was allegedly thrown towards the Aston Villa bench after they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League - and Chelsea have now launched an investigationView 3 Images Unai Emery's side came from behind to win at Stamford Bridge (Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media)Chelsea have launched an investigation after a plastic bottle was reportedly thrown towards the Aston Villa bench following their 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. ‌Aston Villa once again staged a comeback to clinch a league victory, having done so in their previous four Premier League away matches prior to facing Chelsea. ‌Tensions seemed to reach boiling point at the final whistle when a plastic bottle was allegedly hurled towards the Villa bench, dousing some staff members with water. Chelsea have reportedly pledged full cooperation with Villa and any relevant authorities, if necessary, to ascertain exactly where the bottle originated from. Chelsea and Aston Villa have both been contacted for comment.