Ireland take on France in Dublin this Saturday. It's all set to be a massive game, and cheering the Irish players on from the sidelines will be their wives and girlfriends:
The influential captain has been targeted before ahead of Six Nations clashes with Les Bleus as he dismisses Romain Ntamack's 'Ireland are favourites' claim
DANNY CIPRIANI: It is clear that Owen Farrell wants to play No 10 for England. That is where he feels comfortable and where he can really call the shots, so I understand that.
The former Pontypool loosehead prop earned 19 caps for Wales between 1975 and 1979, winning four Five Nations titles and the Grand Slam twice.
The experienced back three operator hasn't played since the end of last season
'I learned a lot culturally, I learned a lot about myself in terms of leadership - more so in what not to do'
'When you physically impose yourself or get involved in something, there's no venom against the opposition - but it's an opportunity when you don't have the ball to show how much it means to you'
"Well, theyre definitely going to be up for it, arent they," said the Ireland boss of the expected crowd reaction. "Everyone is looking forward to this"
Ireland and France clash in a potential championship title decider at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday
Along with Andrew Porter and Dave Kilcoyne, Ryan will make his 50th Ireland appearance in Saturday's clash with France
Ireland boss Andy Farrell announced that Murray is set to start against France in the Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday
"We know that after the first game we expect ourselves to be better, so I expect France to be at their best," said Ireland's head coach
The first trial went off without a hitch, but there is no guarantee over the rest.
The Newcastle Knights have had a horror time of it over the last 16 years, regularly finishing at the wrong end of the ladder.
The Canberra Raiders managed to sneak into the finals last year thanks to their incredible finish, and the dramatic fadeout of the Brisbane Broncos, but will be looking for a far greater string of results in 2023.
The forward missed plenty of time through injury last year, but is now a must in the starting side.
He has not played for the Storm since Round 9 last season.
Two young guns have moved a step closer to their NRL debuts.
South Sydney Rabbitohs and New South Wales Blues dummy half Damien Cook has revealed he isn't sold on the idea of retirement at the end of his next contract.
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It's been a record year for the Eagles. With several franchise milestones surpassed on the football field, the city has erupted with excitement for the hometown team. Philadelphia is buzzing.
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Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay waited a decade for a chance to play in the Super Bowl. The only obstacle keeping him from a championship is one of the game's best talents, a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
"That's what you sign up for, to go against the best. He will continue to play at a high level, but you know, this is what we look forward