Bowe to stick with Ospreys

IRELAND and British Lions wing Tommy Bowe has re-signed with Welsh club Ospreys for a further three seasons.

Bowe – who has been in scintillating form, scoring 18 tries in 34 appearances for the region – inked deal reportedly worth £500,000 that will keep him at the Swansea-based club until 2012-13 season.

“I just feel all the ingredients are here for long-term success and I’m very excited about what we can achieve,” Bowe told the Daily Mail.

The 25-year-old knocked back generous offers from several European clubs, including Irish heavyweight Munster, Leinster and Ulster. CLICK HERE to read more.

Leamy to miss Six Nations

IRELAND have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Six Nations title defence, with flanker Denis Leamy set to miss the tournament through injury.

The SkySport website reported the 41-test veteran (right) limped off the paddock after sustaining a serious knee injury during the final minutes of Munster’s 37-14 Heineken Cup victory over Perpangain on Sunday.

He underwent surgery on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for between four to six months.

Ireland – which won its first Grand Slam in 61 years last season – open their campaign against Italy at Croke Park in February. CLICK HERE to read more.