Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?
Ireland will be aiming to make history as they kick off their Six Nations campaign this weekend when they face England on Saturday.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Assessing Simon Easterby's team for Six Nations opener against England
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, ahead of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England.
Man City Champions League form leaves Pep Guardiola with ominous fixture nightmare
Manchester City's season could be about to get even tougher after their lacklustre Champions League performances left Pep Guardiola with a fixtures headache. City barely clung onto survival in their European campaign following a narrow 3-1 victory over Brugge, which saw them scrape into the 22nd spot in the revamped Champions League group stage format.
Scotland's McDowall to partner Jones at centre against Italy
:Scotland's Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre in place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an otherwise experienced backline to face Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Jonny Gray set for first Scotland appearance in two years
Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray will make their first Scotland appearances since 2023 after being selected to start Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener at home to Italy.
McDowall to partner Jones at centre for Scotland against Italy
Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre for Scotland in the place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an otherwise experienced backline to face Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Gerrard parts ways with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after dismal run
Steven Gerrard has left his post as Al-Ettifaq manager by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday, after a run of two wins and eight losses in 14 league games left the club languishing in 12th place in the standings.
Met Office forecast shows all UK areas where snow will fall in hours
After a few weeks of milder weather following the snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures of early January, the UK is bracing for another round of winter as we head towards the weekend. As early as Thursday evening (January 30) parts of the UK are set to see the return of snow and icy conditions.