World’s top-ranked team dominate Six Nations – Ireland’s route to the title
Ireland became Grand Slam champions for the fourth time following Saturday’s 29-16 Guinness Six Nations win over England in Dublin.
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Ireland’s key men in stunning Six Nations campaign
Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory after defeating England in Dublin.
Ronaldo included on Martínez’s first squad for Portugal
LISBON, Portugal: New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez included Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad on Friday since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup. The 38-year-old Ronaldo was left out of Santos’ starting lineup for Portugal’s knockout-phase games at the tournament in Qatar, including the quarterfinal loss to Morocco. Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi team Al-Nassr, can add to his international record 118 goals when Portugal plays European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein on March 23 and at Luxembourg three days later. “Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who is completely committed to the national team,” Martínez said. “I don’t look at age or other aspects. He has the chance to help the team and pass on his experience to other players.” Martínez made very few changes to the squad he inherited from Santos. Pepe, aged 40, was back again in defense, while Ronaldo was joined by João Félix, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva as playmakers. Martínez joined Portugal after the Spaniard ended his six-year stint with Belgium following the team’s disappointing group-stage elimination at the World Cup. Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying group also includes Iceland, Slovakia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Leipzig title hopes hit in surprise 1-0 loss to Bochum
BERLIN : RB Leipzig suffered a shock 1-0 loss to strugglers VfL Bochum on Saturday to leave them seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga only four days after their Champions League exit.
NRFF backs Herbert Mensah for President of Rugby Africa
For his vital role in ensuring Nigeria Rugby ban was lifted by the World Rugby body last year, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), has given the nod to the President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union Herbert Mensah to be elected as the President of the World Rugby’s African Association, when the African body holds it’s Annual Meeting today in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jota returns to Portugal squad, Ronaldo also included for Euro qualifiers
Portugal have recalled Diogo Jota to their squad after the forward missed the World Cup through injury while Cristiano Ronaldo was also included on Friday (Mar 17) by new coach Roberto Martinez for their Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
Sporting stun Arsenal in shootout to make Europa League last eight
LONDON : Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Antonio Adan saved from Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli to secure a 5-3 victory on penalties for the Portuguese side following a 1-1 draw in their round of 16 Europa League clash on Thursday.
When is the Europa League quarter-final draw and who can Manchester United play?
Manchester United have secured their spot in the last eight of the Europa League after completing an aggregate victory over Real Betis.