French rugby chief Laporte released after probe over suspected tax fraud
Financial prosecutors, who had announced his detainment, and one of Laporte's lawyers confirmed his release.
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AC Milan manager Pioli says his side meet Spurs in Champions League at 'right time'
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli believes his side has found some form at just the right time as they meet Tottenham Hotspur in Champions League last 16.
Title holders France survive Italy scare to win Six Nations opener
The defending champions were 24-22 down going into the last 15 minutes before replacement flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert scored the decisive try after Thibaud Flament, Ethan Dumortier and Thomas Ramos, who kicked the other points, had touched down in the first half.
Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy
Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.
Six Nations team of the week: Irish in form again
Round two of the Guinness Six Nations produced three homes victories as Ireland and Scotland made it two from two, while England got the better of Italy.
'Plenty more' in tank, says Ireland boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell is confident that his Ireland side can get even better following a thrilling win over France.
Ivanie Blondin captures silver in World Cup mass start in Poland
Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin took silver in the women's mass start event Sunday at the second-last World Cup speed skating stop of the season in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland.
Italy need more brute force to unlock high-tempo threat
LONDON : Italy need to bring more front-foot carrying power if they are to succeed with their high-tempo game plan and keep challenging the top tier rugby teams, coach Kieran Crowley said after the vistors' 31-14 Six Nations defeat by England on Sunday.