Defence best form of attack for Ireland - Farrell
Everything revolves around defence. Everything.
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Murray starts for Ireland despite father in coma after road accident
Veteran scrumhalf Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday despite his father being in an induced coma in hospital following a road accident.
Blockbuster Durant to Suns deal tops busy NBA trade deadline
WASHINGTON: Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move from Brooklyn to Phoenix turned the Suns into a major title contender and sparked a flurry of NBA trade deadline deals Thursday by roster-boosting rivals.
PSG's Messi doubtful for Champions League clash with Bayern - L'Equipe
Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi is a doubt for the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League game against Bayern Munich due to a hamstring problem, French sports daily L'Equipe reported on Friday.
Lens beat Lorient in shootout to reach French Cup quarterfinals
LORIENT, France: Facundo Medina converted the final spot kick to send Lens to the French Cup quarterfinals in a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Lorient after the teams were tied 1-1 in regulation time Thursday.
Scaloni, Ancelotti, Guardiola on FIFA coach award shortlist
ZURICH: Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola were shortlisted Thursday for a “best coach” award, while Walid Regragui didn’t get enough votes despite leading Morocco on a stunning run to the World Cup semifinals.
Wallabies to kick off Jones era in South Africa
MELBOURNE : Eddie Jones's second stint as Australia coach faces its first test in the South African highveld when the Wallabies take on the world champion Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on July 8.
Marcos Alonso Pena dies aged 63
Former Barcelona and Spain player Marcos Alonso Pena, father of the team's current full-back of the same name, has died at the age of 63 after a long illness.