Sporting Life Through The Lens: A review of the weekend sport in pictures

All Blacks stunned by Ireland

Jacob Stockdale's 12th try in 14 Tests put Ireland on top of the world in everything but the rankings as Joe Schmidt's men defeated New Zealand 16-9 in Dublin.

Ulster powerhouse Stockdale's stunningly-crafted score helped Ireland register only their second ever win over New Zealand.

Elsewhere, England fought back from 15-10 down at half time to avoid a shock defeat to Japan while Wales enjoyed a comfortable victory over Tonga.

Despite a brave effort, Scotland were just denied by South Africa 26-20 in a thrilling game at BT Murrayfield.

England the comeback Kings

England came from a goal down to book their place in next summer's Nations League finals in Portugal.

A goal from substitute Jesse Lingard drew England level after Andrej Kramaric had opened the scoring for Croatia before Harry Kane netted five minutes from time to earn a vital win for the Three Lions.

Jumps season back in full swing

The jumps season is firmly up and running now and Cheltenham's three-day meeting saw some thrilling action at Prestbury Park with Baron Alco winning an incident-packed race in the BetVictor Gold Cup on Saturday.

On Sunday, 20/1 chance Nietzsche was a surprise victor of the valuable Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle for trainer Brian Ellison.

Earlier in the day, Sceau Royal displayed his Champion Chase credentials when taking the Shloer Chase while Lalor produced an impressive display in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial Novices' Chase.

In Ireland, Samcro's late defection from the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle left the way clear for the Willie Mullins-trained pair of Sharjah and Faugheen to dominate the Punchestown feature and it was the former who came out on top.

Pumped up Price is right

Boos rang out when Gerwyn Price lifted the Eric Bristow Trophy on Sunday after a dramatic and fiery Grand Slam of Darts final against fan favourite Gary Anderson.

We wonder what the great man would have made of such showmanship and pantomime villainy?!

England seal series win

England registered a first series success in Sri Lanka for 17 years when winning the second Test by 57 runs in Kandy.

Jack Leach was the star of the show for the tourists on the final day, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in Sri Lanka's second innings while Moeen Ali continued his impressive form with four wickets.

On day four, captain Joe Root set up England's victory charge with a magnificent 124.

Back with a bang

Former Masters champion Danny Willett secured his first title since Augusta 2016 as he won the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Willett has endured something of a struggle since that magical Sunday in America, blighted by lack of form and injuries, but he played brilliantly all week and held his nerve to see off Patrick Reed in the final round.

Meanwhile, Francesco Molinari claimed the Race To Dubai to finish as European Number One for the season on the back of a remarkable campaign which saw him land his first major at the Open at Carnoustie.

Molinari also won on the PGA Tour in America and before producing a stellar performance to inspire Europe to victory in the Ryder Cup.

For his efforts, the Italian has been awarded the Collare d’oro al merito sportive from the Italian Olympic Committee – the highest honour they award – and in doing so, is the first golfer to receive the accolade.

Judd Trumps Ronnie

Judd Trump claimed an emotional success when beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.

The pair produced a terrific final but having trailed 7-6, Trump rallied to win three frames on the bounce and seal a notable 9-7 victory.

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