Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’

Andy Farrell insists Ireland are ready make amends following some frank conversations and “soul-searching” in the wake of their chastening Guinness Six Nations defeat to France.

Ice hockey-Teen Celebrini makes early statement as Canada open campaign with emphatic win

MILAN, Feb 12 : Macklin Celebrini made his Olympic ice hockey debut with the confidence of a veteran and the timing of a natural scorer, the 19-year-old striking early to spark Canada's commanding 5-0 victory over Czech Republic in their opening game on Thursday.

Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion

DUBLIN, Feb 12 : Ireland's soccer governing body committed to playing Israel in the Nations League after the two sides were drawn to face each other in the competition on Thursday, three months after Ireland called for Israel's expulsion from European competitions.

Alpine-Last feels better than gold for record-breaker Schleper

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 12 : Sarah Schleper finished 26th and last in Thursday's women's Olympic super-G and said she felt like a gold medallist, or maybe even better.

Coventry shows fresh approach in the face of Olympic crisis while holding firm to the rules

MILAN, Feb 12 : International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry navigated the first significant political test of her young reign in the dispute over Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet, showing a new approach to the challenge of limiting institutional damage in the face of crisis.

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Andy Farrell demands response after Ireland ‘soul-searching’