Ireland U20s will have 'free rein' to attack against England
Ireland U20 assistant Mark Sexton says they won't be advising their players to start playing it safe in the final legs of this year's Six Nations.
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Lucas Paqueta gives Lyon Europa League victory in Porto
Lucas Paqueta scored the winner as Lyon took a step towards the Europa League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 1-0 first-leg victory at Porto. Peter Bosz's side, who have struggled in Ligue 1 this season, are hoping to win a major European trophy for the first time this term. Paqueta produced the game's deciding moment just before the hour mark after a disappointing first half, collecting Tanguy Ndombele's pass and slotting home. The goal survived a VAR check for offside, a few minutes before the video assistant also ruled that Paqueta had not handled inside the area at the other end of the pitch. There was more drama deep into stoppage time, as Porto defender Chancel Mbemba had an effort ruled out for offside.
Champions League: Pochettino criticises referee after PSG collapse against Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said the decision not to give a foul against Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's first goal "changed everything" in his team's Champions League implosion on Wednesday. The French giants were cruising at 2-0 up on aggregate when Benzema scored the first goal of his hat-trick just after the hour mark at the Santiago Bernabeu, going on to lose 3-1 on the night and 3-2 in the last-16 tie. But Pochettino was left angered that PSG were not given a free-kick for Benzema's challenge on Gianluigi Donnarumma after the visiting goalkeeper dwelled on the ball.
Karim Benzema: Real Madrid star's WhatsApp conversation with Niska before PSG heroics
Karim Benzema was the hero as Real Madrid produced an incredible late comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday evening.
'We've seen it in patches' - Ireland still looking for the 80 minute performance says Doris
It's been said frequently of England in the last week that they haven't been able to put together that complete performance yet.
Munster mentor Van Graan waxes lyrical over evergreen Morne Steyn: 'He deserves all his respect'
Munster coach Johann van Graan singled out Morne Steyn's "humility" as the key to him remaining one of the best flyhalves on show in the United Rugby Championship.
Benzema believes fans made the difference
Hat-trick hero Karim Benzema dedicated a record-breaking night to the Real Madrid fans after they stunned Paris St Germain with a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 side on aggregate.
Manchester United transfer news LIVE Mauricio Pochettino latest, Robert Lewandowski linked
Mauricio Pochettino finds himself under increasing pressure at Paris Saint-Germain - and it could have an impact on his chances of becoming Manchester United manager.