Devin Toner explains what went wrong with Ireland’s line-out last week
IRELAND LOCK DEVIN Toner has felt the brunt of some extra bite in training this week.And as a result he’s confident – though, typically, quietly confident – that his pack…
We’ll Leave It There So: McGregor’s a ‘son of a bitch’, van Gaal’s ‘scum’ and all today’s sport
HomeConor McGregor continued to infuriate Jose Aldo on their press tour, with the Brazilian today calling him a ‘son of a bitch’.Ais ‘The Bash’ Daly has been added to the…
‘Leinster the only club he’d come back to’: Madigan would welcome Nacewa with open arms
LEINSTER CENTRE IAN Madigan says that Isa Nacewa would be ‘a fantastic signing’ for the province if the New Zealander were to reverse his retirement decision this year.The mooted return…
King James and more talking points as Saracens fall short against Clermont
Murray Kinsella reports from Stade Geoffrey-GuichardCLERMONT ADVANCED INTO the final of the Champions Cup with a 13-9 win over Saracens this afternoon.Read our match report here.King James of ClermontBrock James…
The unluckiest man in European Cup final history will try to finally end his curse on Saturday
IN 2003, DUTCH footballer Clarence Seedorf achieved arguably the most remarkable feat in the history of the European Cup, winning the tournament for the third time but with three different…
We’ll Leave It There So: Marty’s private party and all today’s sport
Source: AP/Press Association ImagesA freshly showered horse after a morning run at Churchill Downs where preparation for the weekend’s Kentucky Derby is well under way.HomeMartin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland will take…
There was good news for Connacht’s Champions Cup hopes last night
Dragons 19Edinburgh 5CONNACHT’S HOPES OF qualifying for the Champions Cup were given a boost by Edinburgh’s defeat to the Dragons in the Guinness Pro12 last night. Edinburgh suffered defeat at…
Former Leinster hooker Hickie guiding US rugby’s future stars
“I STRONGLY BELIEVE that the USA is going to be a force in the future, but right now we’re still playing catch up.”We’re well used to natives of the US…
The42’s extra tough Leaving Cert Geography quiz
WHO CARES ABOUT topographical features? The kind of geography that will really serve you well is knowing your way around a Google Map.So here’s 10 images (plus one bonus cliff…
Sergio Parisse offload sets up glorious try as Stade Francais march past Champions Toulon
SLEEPING GIANTS STADE Francais stunned French and European champions Toulon last night to power through to the Top 14 Final.Stade ran in three tries in a 33-16 win, reaching the…