Welsh rugby crisis has galvanised players, says Owens
Ken Owens says he never wants to experience a repeat of the off-field crisis that engulfed Welsh rugby and threatened Saturday's showpiece Guinness Six Nations clash against England.
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Players Championship 2023 snooker LIVE – Kyren races clear of Gary in quarter-final battle of Wilsons, Ali Carter later
G Wilson 0-4 K Wilson (63-21) Kyren nudges red into left centre, but can't believe his bad luck as white disappears down a top pocket. Suddenly Kyren chasing two snookers otherwise his lead is reduced to 4-1. Doesn't feel like a 4-1 match, but Gary continues to battle despite being short of peak form.
Watson back in Scots line-up, France change one
Gregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to "go up a few levels" as he backed them to deal with the formidable test they face against France in Paris on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Garry Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash through injury
Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome through injury, with Stuart McCloskey promoted into the starting team in his place.
Players Championship 2023 snooker LIVE – Battle of Wilsons as Kyren meets Gary, Joe O'Connor v Ali Carter later
G Wilson 0-0 K Wilson (0-49) Lovely little pot on blue by Kyren to left centre and rolls white into the reds. Dislodges a few more of that cluster and suddenly opportunity knocks for 'The Warrior'. Looks to be in very decent touch early on.
Watson back for Scotland in strong side to face French
EDINBURGH : Hamish Watson returns for a first run out in this year’s Six Nations as Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Friday named a strong line-up for Sunday’s clash against last season’s champions France in Paris.
Sharks unleash dynamic duo on Ulster, but Fassi's attacking sting missed
Vince Tshituka and Dylan Richardson's excellent cameos against the Lions last week has prompted Sharks mentor Neil Powell to unleash them both on Ulster in Saturday's re-scheduled URC meeting at Kings Park.
Six Nations - Italy v Ireland: All You Need to Know
Ireland enter round three of the Guinness Six Nations in rude health.