Mainz ease past Gladbach to go third in Bundesliga
Mainz climbed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday.
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Mainz Ease Past Borussia Moenchengladbach To Go Third In Bundesliga
Mainz climbed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday. The result takes Bo Henriksen's charges to 44 points, provisionally two ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt in fourth place. Goals shortly before and after the half-time interval from Paul Nebel and Dominik Kohr put Mainz in the driving seat. Stefan Lainer pulled one back for the hosts in the final 20 minutes but Nadiem Amiri swiftly restored Mainz's two-goal lead to earn them their fourth league victory in their last five outings.
Antoine Dupont hopes Thierry Henry talk can inspire France against Ireland
France captain Antoine Dupont hopes words of wisdom from footballing great Thierry Henry can inspire his side to a vital Guinness Six Nations victory over title rivals Ireland.
Kovac says in-form Guirassy is Dortmund's 'life insurance'
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac on Friday praised Serhou Guirassy's standout contributions for the Bundesliga club this season, highlighting the striker's importance for the side ahead of a league meeting with Augsburg.
Simon Easterby relishing ‘pretty special’ battles when Ireland clash with France
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is relishing the prospect of some of world rugby’s finest individual talents going head to head during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with title rivals France.
Shubhankar Sharma To Lead India's Challenge At Indian Open
Two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar Sharma and last year's runner-up Veer Ahlawat will lead a strong Indian field in the 2005 edition of the Indian Open golf tournament to be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram from March 27 to 30. The other Indians confirmed so far in the 138-player field are Shiv Kapur and Manu Gandas, among others. Another highlight is Indian teen prodigy Kartik Singh, who has been in form and finished in the top-10 in his last three international amateur events (twice in South Africa and once in Australia).
‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is confident versatile back Jamie Osborne can shine in unfamiliar territory during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with title rivals France.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris fit to face Six Nations title rivals France
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against title rivals France but Mack Hansen misses out.