Alpine skiing-Kilde fastest in men's downhill training
Downhill favourite Aleksander Aamodt Kilde was quickest in the first men's training run at the Alpine ski world championships in Meribel, France on Wednesday.
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Youngs left out of England squad for Italy clash
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has been omitted from Steve Borthwick's 29-man squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy with Ben Curry and Anthony Watson also left out.
How are EU households and businesses coping with the energy crisis?
The energy crisis sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine continues to loom large over European economies, businesses, and consumers. Europe’s high energy prices have fuelled an 8.5% annual inflation rate in the euro area. In Italy, the cost of living increased by 10.9%.
Ben Youngs not included in England squad
England have dropped their most capped men's player for Sunday’s clash with Italy after Ben Youngs was left out of a reduced training squad.
France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
Zhou Guanyu more relaxed after surviving fiery baptism in debut F1 season
Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou says he is ready to be more competitive in Formula 1 after getting through his rookie season relatively unscathed.
Alpine skiing-Bassino pips Shiffrin to win Super-G gold
Italy's Marta Bassino edged out American Mikaela Shiffrin to win the women's Super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel, France, on Wednesday, winning the title by 0.11 seconds.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing this weekend's games.