Cian Healy on red alert for English backlash
Cian Healy has said that the Irish team must be on red alert for an English backlash as they chase a Grand Slam conclusion to their Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
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A weekend of bombshells: England, Bulls embarrassed at home as Crusaders suffer shock defeat
Local rugby fans may have missed the URC, but there was no shortage of action in what turned out to be a crazy weekend of rugby.
6 Nations: Ireland inches closer to Grand Slam thrashing Scotland 22-7
The Irish are one win away from a Grand Slam in the Six Nations.
Moroccan Zaki appointed Sudan coach, funded by Saudis
Morocco's former goalkeeper Badou Zaki was named as coach of Sudan on Sunday, with his salary being paid by the Saudi Arabian FA as part of a co-operation agreement.
Adrien Rabiot Fires Europe-Chasing Juventus Past Sampdoria, Roma's Top Four Hopes Dented
Adrien Rabiot made sure Juventus continued their charge towards European football with a decisive brace in his team's hard-fought 4-2 Serie A win over struggling Sampdoria. France midfielder Rabiot put Juve two ahead with a first-half header and then smashed them back in front in the 64th minute after Samp had stunned the home crowd by levelling before the break with two rapid-fire goals from Tommaso Augello and Filip Djuricic.
Coco Gauff is 'exceptional' and will 'win plenty' but forehand needs to be 'solved' - Pam Shriver
Pam Shriver says Coco Gauff is an “exceptional” player who should win “plenty” of big titles over her career – but that her forehand still needs to be “solved”. Gauff turned 19 on March 13, hours after her straight-sets win over Linda Noskova in the third round of Indian Wells. Ad It was nearly four years ago that she burst onto the scene at Wimbledon when she came through qualifying and beat Venus Williams on her way to the fourth round.
Jonny Wilkinson says France thrashing a 'humility check' for England
Jonny Wilkinson said England's record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France represented a "real humility check" but also a "learning experience" that could yet benefit Steve Borthwick's outclassed side.
Cheltenham Festival: Irish dominance set to continue
The irony that the trophy awarded at Cheltenham for winning the Prestbury Cup isn't as described won't be lost on the competition's detractors. Rather than being an actual cup, it resembles an oversized, gaudy pepper mill.