John Fogarty not concerned about repeat of Ireland's Cardiff scrum issues
One of the big phrases in French rugby is "No scrum, no win", and it's a motto that will ring true for Ireland this week as Les Bleus come to Dublin.
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Mack Hansen: 'I owe a hell of a lot to the guys in this team'
With a new contract bringing him up to the next Rugby World Cup in 2027, Mack Hansen says he's ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Irish management.
Hungarian FM discussed ‘urgency’ of ending Ukraine war in meeting with US Secretary of State
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Tuesday met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss what the US State Department called the "urgency of ending the war in Ukraine."
Borussia Dortmund Play Out Champions League Last 16 Stalemate With Lille
Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday after a second-half equaliser from visiting midfielder Hakon Haraldsson. Last season's losing finalists were in control after Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring on 22 minutes, thumping in a low shot from the edge of the box. But Lille striker Jonathan David took advantage of some sleepy Dortmund defending in the 68th minute, threading a ball through to Haraldsson, who was one-on-one with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and poked home.
Liverpool Manager Arne Slot Plays Down 'Best Team' Tag Ahead Of PSG Clash In UEFA Champions League
Liverpool boss Arne Slot on Tuesday played down suggestions his side are currently the best team in Europe as they prepare for a blockbuster Champions League last-16 showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. The Anfield side are one of the leading contenders to win Europe's elite club competition as they come into the tie against PSG fresh from finishing first in the league phase with seven wins in eight games. They are also 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with the transition from former manager Jurgen Klopp to Slot so far proving seamless.
Liverpool will embrace tough Champions League challenge at PSG, says Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot described Paris St Germain as one of the strongest teams in Europe ahead of their highly anticipated Champions League last-16 first leg in France on Wednesday.
Lille claim 1-1 draw at Dortmund in Champions League first leg
DORTMUND, Germany :Lille scored with their first shot on target in the 68th minute through Hakon Haraldsson to earn a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund after Karim Adeyemi gave the hosts a halftime lead in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Taxing the rich could help cover increased French defence spending
In France, super-rich people could be be forced to pay more taxes as the country seeks to boost its military spending.