Jonny Holland: Ireland biggest threat to France's Six Nations crown
After an exciting weekend of Champions Cup permutations, the focus will now change to the more familiar format of the Six Nations tournament.
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Tackle height change could leave players 'sitting ducks': Ireland's Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said lowering the legal tackle height to waist-level could leave players "sitting ducks" after England's Rugby Football Union decided to make the change in community games from next season to reduce head injuries.
Pressure on Jim Goodwin grows after Darvel dump Aberdeen out of Scottish Cup
The pressure on Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin has grown after a humiliating 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat for the Dons by Junior side Darvel at Recreation Park.
Robin McBryde: We need to get a few things right at the scrum
Leinster coach Robin McBryde admits the province need 'a few fix-ups' at the scrum, after another inconsistent performance at the setpiece on Saturday.
Barry Kelly: GAA should order club final replay, not put onus on Glen to appeal
Former referee Barry Kelly has called on the GAA to make a decision around the controversial All-Ireland club football final rather than waiting for Glen Watty Grahams or Kilmacud Crokes to react.
Andy Farrell: Joey Carbery given feedback about omission
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Joey Carbery knows what he needs to do to get back into the national squad.
Connor Ronan signs for MLS' Colorado Rapids
Former Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Connor Ronan has left Wolves to sign for Major League Soccer outfit Colorado Rapids.
France hope for injury reprieve in Six Nations title defence
LONDON : France coach Fabien Galthie is wary of player burnout in a Rugby World Cup year as he begins the defence of the Six Nations crown won last year in convincing fashion by counting down the 16 matches to the global final in Paris on Oct. 28.