Sexton ruled out of Italy clash, Ryan named captain
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match with Italy (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) due to injury.
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Ireland to play two friendlies against the USA in April
The Republic of Ireland will play the world No 1-ranked United States in two friendlies in Texas and Missouri this April.
Raphael Varane explains the biggest difference between Manchester United this season and last season
Raphael Varane believes Manchester United are more tactically disciplined than last season.
Philosopher Achille Mbembe: 'We humans have reached a dead end'
Philosopher Achille Mbembe has a reputation for challenging how we are living our lives: the way the world is increasingly driven by market economics and capitalist economies, as well as where technology and digitisation is taking us.
Rising poverty and hunger in Lebanon: The fight against malnutrition for low-income families
Meanwhile, Israel is being rocked by some of the largest protests in its 75-year history. At stake is the independence of the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is seeking a major overhaul the legal system, which critics say amounts an attack on Israel's democratic institutions like the Supreme Court. If passed, the legislation would indeed allow parliament to overturn decisions made by the Supreme Court. For more on these controversial reforms, we speak to correspondent Jordana Miller in Jerusalem.
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw? Man City possible opponents predicted
Manchester City are aiming to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth successive season by overcoming RB Leipzig in their two-legged knockout tie.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales saga, Italy v Ireland and Connacht confirm coach
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley as we break down the major talking points heading into Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations.
John O'Shea named assistant coach to Ireland boss Stephen Kenny
John O'Shea is to become an assistant coach under Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.