Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points
The 2025 Guinness Six Nations kicks off in Paris under the Stade de France floodlights on January 31 when Les Bleus tackle Wales.
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Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby
Interim boss Simon Easterby believes back-to-back champions Ireland are “up for the challenge” of chasing Six Nations history in the absence of Andy Farrell.
Alexander Zverev into Australian Open final as Djokovic retires - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Twenty-four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon, unable to continue due to a muscle tear in his left leg.
Djokovic retires injured to put Zverev into Australian Open final
MELBOURNE :Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6(5) against Alexander Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final and extend his wait for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic Out Of Australian Open 2025, Retires Mid-Match Due To Injury
Novak Djokovic crashed out of Australian Open 2025 after he retired mid-match due to injury during the men's singles semi-final encounter against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Zverev won the first set 7-6 but Djokovic went to the net and shook his opponents hand to inform him about his decision. Djokovic was carrying an injury from his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz and he looked in a bit of bother as Zverev made him engage in long rallies in the first set. Zverev will now take on the winner of the match between Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.
'No conversation needed' for Farrell about British & Irish Lions tour selection
Former England captain Owen Farrell said on Thursday that he has not spoken with his dad and head coach Andy Farrell about playing for the British & Irish Lions this year.
Australian Open Day 13: live updates, schedules, highlights and more - ESPN
It's men's semifinal day at the Australian Open. First up, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic will square off against Alexander Zverev. Later, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner battles American Ben Shelton.