Milan goalkeeper Maignan back after five months, says Pioli
Ac Milan coach Stefano Pioli gestures during the Italian Serie A football match. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)
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France happy to get back on their feet with Scotland win
PARIS: France were not back to their brilliant best but their 32-21 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France on Sunday (Feb 26) that kept them in contention for the Six Nations title was enough to satisfy coach Fabien Galthie.
France end Scotland's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes
PARIS :France ended Scotland's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam with a 32-21 victory in a high-octane, nail-biting clash with both sides reduced to 14 men early on at the Stade de France on Sunday.
France Six Nations victory ends Scotland's Grand Slam hopes
Scotland lost for the first time in the Championship this season after victories over England and Wales, ending their hopes of a first Grand Slam since 1990.
Milan goalkeeper Maignan back after five months, says Pioli
ROME: Mike Maignan will return as AC Milan goalkeeper for this weekend’s Serie A clash with Atalanta after five months out injured, coach Stefano Pioli said on Saturday. France international Maignan suffered a calf injury in Les Bleus’ 2-0 win over Austria in the Nations League in September, causing him to miss out on the World Cup as Hugo Lloris’ deputy.
James Ryan opens up on Shoulder to Shoulder talk
It was the inspirational talk that had Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears prior to Ireland's win over France and now James Ryan has elaborated on what went on behind the scenes.
Dan Sheehan defends Ross Byrne over ‘harsh’ media coverage
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan believes the media have been “harsh” in their judgement of fly-half Ross Byrne as his Leinster team-mate prepares for a first start in the Guinness Six Nations.
O'Driscoll the video star for aspiring Jamie Osborne
It's no surprise that an aspiring Irish centre would quickly name Brian O'Driscoll as his favourite player growing up, but in a clear sign of how time flies, the young gun in question wasn't even born when Paris happened.