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Ireland v France: Doris, Bealham, Aki and Keenan set to make starting line-up
Jamie Osborne could move to the right wing if Mack Hansen is ruled out
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Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe
Head coach Neil Doak makes five changes to Ireland Under-20 side for French clash
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Alarm bells are ringing about GAA hooters - good thing there’s an easy solution
The contentious ending to last weekend’s Westmeath-Meath game exposed flaws in the system
Five Things We Learned from GAA Weekend: FRC have done a lot right but some rules need binning
Clare finally get motoring but is it too late?; Wexford a Model for promotion; Hurling must clamp down on head-high challenges
‘That’s not Gaelic football’: Meath’s Robbie Brennan says new rules making ‘mess’ of the game
Confusion clouded the closing stages of Meath’s trip to Mullingar
Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe
Eliot Daly named at fullback while Fraser Dingwall replaces Henry Slade at centre
Munster confirm return of JJ Hanrahan for third stint with province
Hanrahan is the province’s third-highest points scorer with 743 in 142 appearances
Mack Hansen’s versatility a potent attacking option for Ireland
Connacht winger’s history of playing various positions makes it natural for him to roam with telling effect
UK football associations preparing joint bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland involved after Uefa and Caf members were invited to bid for event by Fifa
Troy Parrott credits Tottenham with helping him ‘become the person and player I am now’
AZ Alkmaar striker could face his former club in first leg of Europa League last 16 tie
Díaz gives Real Madrid slim advantage after Álvarez stunner for Atlético
Atlético host second leg next Wednesday
Martin Ødegaard double leads Arsenal’s 7-1 thrashing of PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool must be at their best at Paris Saint-Germain, warns Arne Slot
Aston Villa close on Champions League quarter-finals after Asensio piles pain on Club Brugge
Liverpool’s Arne Slot said to have told referee: ‘If we don’t win the league, I’ll blame you’
Dale Whitnell makes two holes-in-one in same round at South African Open
Odds of making two holes-in-one in same round estimated to be around 67 million to one
Solid start for Shane Lowry at Cognizant Classic as Jake Knapp shoots 59
Offalyman is on five under, while Séamus Power is on two under on the PGA Tour
A Pro V1 or TaylorMade like Rory McIlroy? Choosing the right golf ball no matter the ability
This intrinsic piece of kit has evolved down the years and is priced right to suit all pockets
Jack Kennedy returns to action as Brighterdaysahead confirmed for Champion Hurdle
Champion jockey had two rides for Gordon Elliott at Leopardstown on Monday
Jack Kennedy as low as 7-1 to be leading rider at Cheltenham as he returns from broken leg
Champion jockey set to return action at Leopardstown on Monday just a week ahead of biggest meeting of the year
Trainer Eric McNamara wins appeal and overturns penalties imposed after Clonmel ‘non-trier’ inquiry
Mount Ferns found to be ‘lame on three legs’ day after finishing sixth in controversial race
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