Kylian Mbappe set to captain France
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, according to a number of media outlets in the country.
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Hearn promises to revisit Croker for future Katie Taylor fight but admits 'bad taste' over talks
Katie Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn has promised to revisit a Croke Park fight for the undisputed lightweight champion ahead of her homecoming in Dublin in May, despite a "bad taste" over the original talks breaking down.
Omobamidele relishing Mbappe challenge after tough year
The football gods are often fickle and cruel.
Heady days but room to improve on England display
Ireland won the Grand Slam on Saturday evening but, in truth, and by their own standards, they limped towards it in the end.
Graham Gartland: Fan patience key for Latvia game amid France focus
If the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Latvia on Wednesday ends up with an underwhelming performance, fans of the Boys in Green should factor in that manager Stephen Kenny will be testing out tactics with an eye towards next Monday's France match according to former Dundee United, Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers defender Graham Gartland.
Ferris: Current Irish team are the greatest ever
Stephen Ferris says the current Irish team has established themselves in the greatest in history after completing the Grand Slam at the weekend.
Stormers without Nel for top-of-the-table Leinster clash, but welcome back Boks
The Stormers will be without star midfielder Ruhan Nel for their URC clash against log-leaders Leinster in Dublin on Friday night, but they welcome back their Springboks.
Katie Taylor says Chantelle Cameron showdown the biggest test of her career
Katie Taylor says her next fight against world light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron on May 20th is the biggest challenge of her stellar career.