Preview: Ireland too far advanced for much Italy worry
Italy are due a Six Nations win soon, so the saying goes.
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Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain Recover To Beat Lille Without Kylian Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Lille 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their lead to 11 points as Kylian Mbappe was rested ahead of next week's Champions League tie against Real Sociedad. Luis Enrique opted against taking any risks with the league's top goalscorer Mbappe, who was an unused substitute at the Parc des Princes after suffering an ankle injury in the French Cup win over Brest in midweek. "We didn't want to take any chances with him. It made no sense," Luis Enrique told Canal Plus.
Serie A: Inter Milan Fight Past Roma To Move Seven Points Clear
Inter Milan continued their march to the Serie A title on Saturday after battling back to beat Roma 4-2 to extend their league lead over Juventus to seven points. Marcus Thuram was key to Inter's win at a soaking Stadio Olimpico in Rome as, with his team trailing at half-time, the France attacker made it two goals each shortly after the break and forced the Angelino own goal which put Inter ahead in the 56th minute. Alessandro Bastoni finished Roma off in stoppage time with a first-time strike at the end of a counter-attack as the hosts pushed for a leveller.
AFCON 2024: Bafana Bafana finish third after penalty win over DRC
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France lock Paul Willemse to miss two Six Nations matches over red card
France lock Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended for four weeks on Tuesday for a red card in the defeat to Ireland.
Sarah Healy sets new Irish indoor 1500m record
Sarah Healy has broken the Irish indoor 1500m record after finishing fifth at the World Indoor Tour Gold meet in Lievin, France.
France captain backs officials after TMO decision seals narrow win
EDINBURGH : France were sure they had held up Scotland over their line with the final play to complete a 20-16 Six Nations win at on Saturday, as captain Gregory Alldritt said the officials made the correct decision to deny the home side a try.
New coach can join elite list if Ivory Coast win Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN : Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae has a chance on Sunday to join an elite list of Africa Cup of Nations-winning managers just weeks after taking charge of a first senior match when his side come up against Nigeria in the final in Abidjan.