Andy Farrell: 'We know how much it means to the Irish people'
Andy Farrell says the thoughts of winning a Grand Slam in front of a home crowd at the Aviva Stadium has been a motivating factor for his side from the very start of the championship.
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Farrell & Tuilagi back in England team to face Ireland
Powerful young winger Henry Arundell will make his first test start for England against Ireland in their Six Nations finale in Dublin on Saturday, while Manu Tuilagi returns and Owen Farrell reclaims the out-half slot.
Mourners bid a final farewell to Liam Kearns
The funeral has taken place in Clonlara in Co Clare of the highly respected intercounty football manager Liam Kearns.
Women's World Championships: Russian And Belarusian Boxers Compete Under Their Own Flag
Russian and Belarusian boxers on Thursday competed under their respective national flags at the IBA Women's World Championships since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had issued sanctions, including a ban on national flags, symbols and anthems, against the athletes from the two countries after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year and Belarus' assistance in the attack. Athletes from the two countries were allowed to compete in events but without their national flags or anthems. They took part as neutral athletes.
Gibson-Park and Henshaw to start in Grand Slam decider against England
The Ireland squad going for a fourth Grand Slam title against England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday has been announced.
Doris, Sheehan fit for Ireland's Grand Slam decider
DUBLIN : Ireland limited the injury damage from last weekend's bruising victory in Edinburgh and made just three changes as they seek to complete a Six Nations Gram Slam with victory over England in Dublin on Saturday.
Kenny hoping to unleash Ferguson after 'rapid rise'
Stephen Kenny is hoping Evan Ferguson will play "a significant part" in the Republic of Ireland's clashes against Latvia and France, but admitted Adam Idah may yet have to pull out of the squad due to a foot injury.
Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris passed fit to face England in Grand Slam showdown
Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris have both been passed fit for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations finale against England on Saturday (5pm).