Opportunity and expectation awaits rotated Irish side
France away may have presented a bigger challenge, but Ireland's meeting with Italy at the Aviva Stadium provides a different kind of test.
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Preview: Ireland too far advanced for much Italy worry
Italy are due a Six Nations win soon, so the saying goes.
La Liga: Jude Bellingham Brace Helps Leaders Real Madrid Crush Title Rivals Girona
Jude Bellingham struck twice as leaders Real Madrid took control of La Liga with a punishing 4-0 win over second-placed Girona on Saturday, opening up a five-point cushion. Vinicius Junior drove home the opener and then set up Bellingham for the second as Carlo Ancelotti's side dominated the Catalan minnows, leaving the surprise title contenders reeling. Bellingham tapped in the third after the break from close range but limped off with an ankle problem early in the second half. Rodrygo kept the goals flowing with a fine individual effort as the record 35-time Spanish champions taught Girona, in the top flight for only the fourth year in their history, a compelling lesson.
N.B. hosts 1st international alpine race since 1992, attracts 80 athletes from several countries
Crabbe Mountain is hosting the first International Ski and Snowboard Federation alpine ski race in New Brunswick since 1992.
France lock Paul Willemse to miss two Six Nations matches over red card
France lock Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended for four weeks on Tuesday for a red card in the defeat to Ireland.
England find a way to win again, says Borthwick
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick spent most of the Rugby World Cup lauding his team's ability to "find a way" and he was singing the same hymn after they battled back again to beat Wales 16-14 in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.
Inter come from behind to clinch 4-2 win at Roma
ROME : Leaders Inter Milan came from behind to win 4-2 at AS Roma in Serie A on Saturday, with Simone Inzaghi's side having trailed their hosts at halftime.
England hang tough to edge out Wales at Twickenham
LONDON :England fought back from a 14-5 down to beat Wales 16-14 in a scruffy but hugely physical Six Nations clash on Saturday, extending a Welsh winless championship run at Twickenham going back to 2012 and making it two wins from two for the hosts.