Scotland fury could fuel more success over 'Auld Enemy', says Jones
EDINBURGH, Feb 12 : Centre Huw Jones said Scotland are fired up after a false start in the Six Nations and looking to take out their frustration on England on Saturday.
Ireland Sport News
Highlanders lose All Blacks lock Holland for Super Rugby season
MELBOURNE, Feb 12 : New Zealand lock Fabian Holland has been ruled out of the Super Rugby season and the inaugural Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland after dislocating his shoulder in last week's pre-season win over Moana Pasifika.
Dupont comeback fires up holders France ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland
France coach Fabien Galthié expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence
France began its Six Nations title defence with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday.
France claim impressive win over Ireland in Six Nations opener
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Australia begin T20 World Cup with 67-run win over Ireland
Feb 11 : Australia launched their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday, powered by four-wicket hauls from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa.
Australia's Marsh ruled out of T20 World Cup opener with groin injury
Feb 11 : Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will miss the opening game of their Twenty20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on Wednesday with a groin injury, Cricket Australia (CA) said.
Colm Begley expects 'steady flow' of Irish players to join AFL
Former Laois footballer Colm Begley says he expects a steady flow of inter-county footballers to join Aussie Rules football over the next few years. Begley made the move to AFL during his career.