IRFU confirms team names for second Celtic Challenge
The IRFU has confirmed they will field two teams for the second edition of the Celtic Challenge in 2024, with the new cross-border tournament set to expand.
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Iain Henderson and Rob Herring give Ulster fitness boost
Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring are available to Ulster this week ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener away to Bath on Saturday.
Tom Ahern warns Munster maul defence must improve for Bayonne clash
Tom Ahern was singing from the same hymn sheet as Graham Rowntree in their assessment of Munster's defensive performance against Glasgow Warriors.
Stephen Ferris: Ulster need more consistency in team selection
Stephen Ferris believes Ulster need to show more cohesion and greater consistency in team selection to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in time for a crucial run of Champions Cup games.
South Africa's Van Wyk becomes most capped African footballer
JOHANNESBURG : South African defender Janine van Wyk became the most capped African footballer of all time when she made her 185th international appearance on Monday in a seven-minute cameo against Burkina Faso that was contrived to give her the record.
Wiegman expects Scotland to be up for England game despite Olympic dream
GLASGOW, Scotland : England manager Sarina Wiegman is not expecting Scotland to roll over against her side in Tuesday's Women's Nations League game, as the result could have an impact on Britain's women's team playing at the Olympics next year.
Steve Clarke vows not to underestimate Germany at Euro 2024
Scotland boss Steve Clarke is reading nothing into Germany's struggles heading into Euro 2024, warning the tournament hosts are "always on it" when it comes to major finals.
Italy and Spain drawn together in Euro 2024 group stage
HAMBURG, Germany: Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands. Much-fancied England will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament’s opening game on June 14 in Munich. Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will also face Croatia and Albania in Group B. Spain, victors over Italy in the final of Euro 2012, will take on 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia in their opening match in Berlin on June 15. The meeting of France, the 2022 World Cup runners-up, and the Netherlands will be the other heavyweight tie of the opening phase. They were in the same section in qualifying, with France winning both encounters.