Five things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
Saturday’s assault on English rugby HQ; fast men in green; the offload; talented youth; and nifty Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Kieran McGeeney counts the cost of Armagh’s wasteful shooting as Donegal move clear at the top
Eze and Gyökeres at the double as Arsenal boost title bid with Spurs rout
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’
France pull clear in pursuit of Six Nations title with victory against Italy
Waterford fall narrowly short in typical Kilkenny endgame
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GAELIC GAMES
Waterford fall narrowly short in typical Kilkenny endgame
Visitors recovered to hit the front going into injury-time but watched it slip away
Kobe McDonald impresses for Mayo in emphatic win over Monaghan
Andy Moran praises ‘special talent’ McDonald on his senior debut
NHL Division 1B: Clare survive Kildare test as Wexford share the spoils with Dublin
Chris Crummey forces a draw with late point at Croke Park
RUGBY
France pull clear in pursuit of Six Nations title with victory against Italy
Second grand slam of Fabien Galthié era within reach, but that may not be a formality
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’
From tactical mastery to clinical finishing, Farrell’s Ireland leaves English pundits stunned at Twickenham
Scotland keep Triple Crown hopes alive with dramatic victory over Wales
Wales led 20-5 at the start of the second-half before visitors scored three tries to take the win
Ireland performance against England ‘right up there with one of the best we’ve had’, says Dan Sheehan
‘I hope everyone at home is just as proud as well’ - Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s ‘special day’
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reign
Ireland player ratings: Irish backs run riot in crushing win over England
SOCCER
Eze and Gyökeres at the double as Arsenal boost title bid with Spurs rout
Mikel Arteta’s side beat north London rivals 4-1 for the second time this season
Alexis Mac Allister’s late, late goal rescues win for out of sorts Liverpool against Forest
Premier League round-up: Jiménez double helps Fulham secure impressive win at Sunderland; Guessand’s late goal enough as Palace defeat 10-man Wolves
Dundalk and Drogheda jointly condemn damage to Oriel Park during LOI fixture
Child injured by flare thrown during Friday’s 1-1 draw
Premier League round-up: Nico O’Reilly double helps Manchester City close on Arsenal
Shelbourne’s Joey O’Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations League
Galway United earn well deserved point at Shelbourne
Eberechi Eze will need a miracle to convince Arsenal manager he can magic up goals again
GOLF
Rory McIlroy shows that he’s a man for all seasons at Genesis Invitational
Irishman sits a shot off the lead after weather-delayed first day which saw likes of Scottie Scheffler struggle
‘Don’t panic’: Ireland’s sodden golf courses hope to bounce back
Golfers are frustrated after weeks of rain across the south and east – but one expert says patience is key
Tiger Woods weighs offer to captain Team USA for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
‘I’m trying to figure out if I can actually do this’
RACING
Willie Mullins rules Triumph Hurdle favourite Narciso Has out of Cheltenham
Three Card Brag is Jack Kennedy’s pick for prime Grand National trial at Fairyhouse
Constitution Hill strikes out into the unknown at Southwell
Jump racing legend takes his flat racing bow at age of nine
I Am Maximus heads the weights for Aintree Grand National
Willie Mullins’s 2024 winner only just missed out on back-to-back successes last year
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