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.
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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.
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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
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France flyhalf Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.