'Be yourself as much as you can' - Finlay Bealham embracing the 'weirdness' as he nears 50 caps
Just as they did two years ago, Ireland come into the Guinness Six Nations with Tadhg Furlong sidelined by a calf injury.
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Old rivals square off as new league comes on stream
Maybe a dose of controversy was just what the Allianz Hurling League needed this week.
Next gen 10s to take centre stage for years to come
So long the preserve of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell, with a side of George Ford, this afternoon's Ireland v England clash throws four young out-halves into the mix in what could be a fascinating narrative for years to come.
22 years after Leitrim debut, Charlene Tyrell ready for senior test
While she briefly contemplated the idea of retirement, Leitrim's Charlene Tyrell has admitted the prospect of playing in the All-Ireland senior football championship was one of many reasons why she decided to extend her inter-county career into 2025.
Preview: Simon Easterby's inauguration set for England test
As tempting as it is to start rebuilding for a World Cup crack in 2027, there is a significant piece of Six Nations history for Ireland to target in the short term.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both six adrift of in-form Sepp Straka at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both on eight-under par heading into the weekend at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after rounds of 70, though they took very contrasting paths to get there.
Fabien Galthie questions red card call while Wales brace for 'huge' Italy game
France made their Six Nations opener look like a canter as they destroyed Wales on Friday but lost Romain Ntamack through a red card, which ruled the flyhalf out of next weekend's clash against England. Fabien Galthie's side rolled over the visitors in a 43-0 drubbing to add to their three victories in last year's autumn series with Antoine Dupont playing chief tormentor in a scintillating first half. "The team is different when Dupont is here. He is the best player in the world and brings energy to all the players with his talent," Gregory Alldritt said. Dupont was back in the Six Nations after skipping last year's championship to prepare for the Olympics before winning the Rugby Sevens gold, and he returned with a bang. The scrumhalf delivered three assists before being replaced shortly after the interval. Although Dupont had to have his calf strapped, Galthie was reassuring about his condition ahead of next weekend's clash against England in Twickenham. Galthie praised France's discipline, with only three penalties conceded although Ntamack's red card for a shoulder-to-head tackle was a woeful low for the flyhalf. Ntamack was back with France after missing the Six Nations last year and the World Cup through injuries. "There is no question it's a yellow card, whether it's a red is debatable because he doesn't fully engage into the tackle," Galthie argued, despite some damning TV footage.
Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town
Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.