Arsenal have Sporting chance of making Europa League progress after Lisbon draw
Arsenal’s Europa League hopes are finely poised after a topsy-turvy first leg of their last-16 clash with Sporting Lisbon ended in an entertaining draw.
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Johnny Sexton braced for challenge of tackling best Scotland team of his career
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton feels he is preparing to face the best Scotland team of the Six Nations era after declaring himself fit for Sunday’s Murrayfield showdown.
Owen Farrell demotion not based on kicking as Marcus Smith takes fly-half mantle
Steve Borthwick insists Owen Farrell’s demotion to the bench was based on more than goalkicking as he made the shock decision to pick Marcus Smith at fly-half for England’s clash with France.
What's on the box: All the sport on TV this weekend
There is a bumper weekend of sport coming up as the Six Nations returns, The Players Championship unfolds and the Allianz Hurling League serves up some quality match ups.
LOI preview: Can Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's put struggles behind them?
In what has been an eventful start to the League of Ireland season, two sides that fans didn't expect to struggle are in need of victory this weekend.
England name Marcus Smith at fly-half as captain Owen Farrell dropped
Marcus Smith has been entrusted with the fly-half duties for England’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France after Steve Borthwick made the bombshell decision to drop captain Owen Farrell.
France boss Fabien Galthie makes three changes for England clash
Fabien Galthie has made three changes to the France starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against England.
Wales boss Warren Gatland makes six changes for Italy game after England defeat
Warren Gatland has made six changes to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.