Farrell: Always a 'ding-dong' battle against Scots
Andy Farrell straight-batted a question about this version of the Scotland team being the toughest Ireland have faced in recent times, but deep down he'll know it to be true.
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Ireland name strong lineup for Scotland trip as Sexton returns
Ireland coach Andy Farrell will field a strong line-up for Sunday's Six Nations trip to Scotland as several players return from injury, with captain Johnny Sexton, tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Garry Ringrose fit again.
Cheltenham Festival: Blazing Khal gets green light for Stayers' Hurdle challenge
Charles Byrnes has given Blazing Khal the go-ahead for the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.
Hogg to earn 100th cap as Scotland make two changes
Stuart Hogg will earn his 100th cap for Scotland this weekend, named to start at full-back in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland at Murrayfield (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Ellis Genge to lead England for first time with encouragement from early mentor
Ellis Genge will lead England for the first time against France on Saturday lifted by praise from an early mentor for shackling his wilder instincts.
Mikaela Shiffrin equals Ingemar Stenmark’s World Cup win record with stunning giant slalom win
Mikaela Shiffrin equalled Ingemar Stenmark’s record haul of World Cup victories, with a stunning giant slalom delivering an 86th win in Are, Sweden. The American icon held a sizable 0.58s lead heading into the second run and duly completed the job, finishing 0.64s clear of Italy’s Federico Brignone for a share of history. Shiffrin put her hands on her helmet in disbelief as Brignone and third-placed Sara Hector warmly congratulated her.
Paul Pogba return date clarity after Europa League absence amid Juventus fine
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has played down Paul Pogba being dropped and fined after he missed the 1-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League.
Gray, Dempsey return for Scots as Hogg reaches milestone v Ireland
Lock Jonny Gray and number eight Jack Dempsey have been drafted into the Scotland team to face Ireland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday as fullback Stuart Hogg becomes the fourth player to reach 100 caps for the side.