Youngs left out of England squad for Italy clash
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has been omitted from Steve Borthwick's 29-man squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy with Ben Curry and Anthony Watson also left out.
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France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
De Colo hits out at French sports minister for late congratulations
PARIS : Nando De Colo hit out at French sports minister Amelie Oudea Castera for congratulating him for becoming the top scorer in European Cup history almost a week late on Wednesday.
Der Zakarian returns to struggling Montpellier
Frenchman Der Zakarian, who also has Armenian citizenship, spent four years at Stade de la Mosson between 2017-2021, leading them to a sixth placed finish and the French Cup semi-finals.
Alpine skiing-Bassino pips Shiffrin to win Super-G gold
Italy's Marta Bassino edged out American Mikaela Shiffrin to win the women's Super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel, France, on Wednesday, winning the title by 0.11 seconds.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing this weekend's games.
France flyhalf Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.
Italy's Marta Bassino beats Mikaela Shiffrin to gold in super-G at worlds
Marta Bassino beat Mikaela Shiffrin to win the women's super-G on Wednesday and give Italy its second gold medal at the alpine skiing world championships, with her American rival settling for silver.