Irish problems run far deeper than a change of coach
Just over four hours separated the full time whistles in Dublin and Edinburgh on Saturday, on an afternoon of wildly contrasting emotions for Irish rugby.
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Mikel Arteta: Optimistic Arsenal have 'fire in the belly'
Mikel Arteta watched his Arsenal team return to the top of the Premier League table with victory over Chelsea before insisting he would not let his players' heads drop.
Cesc Fabregas pulls no punches on expensive Chelsea flops
Cesc Fabregas called on Chelsea's players to ask serious questions of themselves after they slumped to a 3-1 loss at Premier League title-chasing Arsenal on Tuesday night.
European round-up: Barcelona set to reign in Spain after beating Osasuna while Real Madrid lose in Basque Country
Jordi Alba's late goal secured Barcelona a 1-0 win over Osasuna which moves them to the brink of the La Liga title.
Arsenal dismantle sorry Chelsea to keep title challenge alive
Arsenal stormed back to the top of the Premier League with a fine return to form against beleaguered London rivals Chelsea.
International Rugby Experience opens in Limerick
The country's newest interactive visitor experience, the International Rugby Experience based in the heart of Limerick city, regarded as one of the country's most passionate rugby locations, has officially opened.
Lionel Messi suspended by PSG after trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris St Germain for two weeks after an unauthorised trip for two days to Saudi Arabia.
RG Snyman: I always believed I'd get back from injury
RG Snyman says he never thought his struggles with knee injury would end his career, even if he had to endure several dark days on his return to fitness.