Joe McCarthy takes influence from NFL but committed to Ireland
New Ireland star Joe McCarthy has been taking inspiration from American football but has no plans to follow former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit in chasing an NFL career.
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Jack Conan insists Ireland are not looking past Wales test amid Grand Slam talk
Jack Conan acknowledges history-chasing Ireland could “fall flat on our face” if they become sidetracked by talk of successive Grand Slam titles.
Josip Juranovic sparks Celtic fan frenzy as Joe Hart wink gets punters asking the same question
Josip Juranovic got Celtic fans in a tizz with a nod and a wink to Joe Hart - and has been flooded by comments begging him 'please come home.'
Ireland boss Andy Farrell wowed by youngster Stevie Mulrooney’s anthem display
Singing sensation Stevie Mulrooney was praised by Andy Farrell following his rousing rendition of Ireland’s Call ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match with Italy in Dublin.
Paolo Garbisi knows Italy face a tough task against Ireland
Fly-half Paolo Garbisi believes Italy are ready for the “most difficult match in world rugby” and expects facing Ireland to be twice as tough as taking on England.
Leverkusen vs Bayern Bundesliga Game Delayed Due To Fan Protests
Saturday's Bundesliga match between leaders Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich was delayed by 10 minutes before kick-off as fans continued their league-wide protests against the German FA. Fans from both the home and visiting sections threw tennis balls, foil-covered coins and other objects on the pitch while chanting slogans critical of the German FA's decision to allow foreign investment. Players from both sides, who were on the pitch ready to start the hotly anticipated match, kicked the ball to each other and jogged to keep warm while stadium announcers asked fans to refrain.
European wrap: Big wins for Leverkusen and Real Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen celebrated carnival weekend in the Rhineland with a superb 3-0 win over Bayern Munich which sent them five points clear of their opponents at the top of the Bundesliga.
Man United outcast Donny van de Beek receives apology from manager over brutal snub
Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller has said sorry to Donny van de Beek after leaving the Manchester United player out of his European squad. The Dutch midfielder, who is on loan at the German club until the end of the season, was left out of Frankfurt's 25-man squad for the knockout rounds of the Europa Conference League.