Preview: Simon Easterby's inauguration set for England test
As tempting as it is to start rebuilding for a World Cup crack in 2027, there is a significant piece of Six Nations history for Ireland to target in the short term.
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both six adrift of in-form Sepp Straka at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both on eight-under par heading into the weekend at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after rounds of 70, though they took very contrasting paths to get there.
Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town
Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.
Updated Transfers: Festy Ebosele completes move to Istanbul Basaksehir and Villa eye Rashford
Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele has completed a move to Istanbul Basaksehir from Udinese.
Dublin Racing Festival: Willie Mullins to dominate but city now hosts an outstanding racing festival
The Dublin Racing Festival was a brave bet, squashing three big days with long histories into just one weekend. We can look forward to its eighth running knowing that gamble has paid off handsomely.
Clinical France wallop wretched Wales on Antoine Dupont's return
Wales suffered a 13th successive Test match defeat and a record Guinness Six Nations loss to France as an Antoine Dupont-inspired Les Bleus demolished them 43-0 in Paris.
Dublin Racing Festival: Majborough bids to build on Fairyhouse win over fences in Irish Arkle
Majborough puts his towering reputation to the test in an all-star clash with stablemate Ile Atlantique in the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday.
