Thursday 9 February

Today's Top Stories

# Ready to go

'It's always a big game; I grew up in an era of watching Ireland lose to France'

Andrew Conway scoring a try against Wasps during last season's Champions Cup.

# Update

Conway out for another 3-4 months while Snyman steps up training with Munster

# Worry

Confusion over former Newcastle midfielder Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake

Comer was stretchered off after 10 minutes against the Rossies.

# comeback trail

Galway's Damien Comer unlikely to need surgery on knee injury

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# taking a chance

'I did something I was scared of, and I am grateful for it' - Damien Duff

The former Ireland international looks ahead to a new season with Shelbourne.

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Yesterday

8th February 2023

# France

PSG knocked out of French Cup by Marseille, Real Madrid reach Club World Cup final

It was a second straight early Cup exit for record 14-time winners PSG.

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6 hours ago

# Replay

Fulham hold on to beat Sunderland to set up FA Cup clash with Leeds

The Black Cats twice fought their way back to within a goal of the visitors.

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7 hours ago

# All Square

Jadon Sancho earns Man Utd a point as managerless Leeds let two-goal lead slip

Sancho equalised after Marcus Rashford had pulled one back for the hosts.

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7 hours ago

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Join us for an Ireland v France preview night in Tullow RFC - with special guest Sean O'Brien

Rugby Weekly Extra Live is heading to Tullow RFC this Thursday, 9 February.

# Final bound

O'Mahony points the way as UCC pass TU Dublin test to reach Sigerson final

Dylan Geaney’s first-half goal was a key moment for the winners.

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8 hours ago

# Rugby

Ben Youngs’ Test future in doubt after being dropped from England squad

England’s most-capped men’s player made a disappointing contribution off the bench in the 29-23 defeat by Scotland.

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8 hours ago

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# Game SETU Match

Deise star fires SETU Waterford past DCU in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final

DCU’s search for a first title goes on.

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# back of the net

UL fire home three goals in Sigerson Cup semi-final win over DCU

Nine points separated the teams in Carlow.

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9 hours ago

# Golf

Rory McIlroy believes he has never been a more ‘complete’ player

The 33-year-old has won two of his last three events.

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9 hours ago

# Possible XV

Doubts over Sheehan and Murray as Ireland get set to name team

Andy Farrell had looked likely to name an unchanged XV but there are a couple of doubts.

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10 hours ago

# masterplan

'You can force mistakes out of them' - McCloskey on how Ireland can beat France

Stuart McCloskey is preparing to play France for the first time at Test level.

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10 hours ago

# Team news

McErlean starts at fullback as Ireland U20s bid to continue winning streak

Over 7,000 tickets have already been sold for Friday evening’s game in Musgrave Park.

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10 hours ago

# Final Four

Pres and Crescent join Munchin's and Christians in Munster schools semis

Pres overwhelmed Rockwell at Musgrave Park, while champions Crescent held off the challenge of Ardscoil at Thomond Park.

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11 hours ago

# Punishment

Gordon Elliott fined £1,000 over Zanahiyr's failed drugs test

The trainer has been fined and the horse retrospectively disqualified from last year’s Cheltenham Champion Hurdle.

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12 hours ago

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# Worry

Confusion over former Newcastle midfielder Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake

The coach of Turkish club Hatayspor said on Wednesday the Ghana midfielder is yet to be found.

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13 hours ago

# Ready to go

'It's always a big game; I grew up in an era of watching Ireland lose to France'

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is looking forward to taking on France after sitting out the last two meetings between the sides.

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13 hours ago

# Update

Conway out for another 3-4 months while Snyman steps up training with Munster

The Ireland wing underwent knee surgery last week and could miss the rest of Munster’s campaign.

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Updated

14 hours ago

# port of call

Ex-Ireland assistant Barry takes up coaching role with Portugal national team

Barry will continue to work with Roberto Martinez.

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14 hours ago

# slow and steady

'We need more time' – Leeds chairman says hunt for new manager still ongoing

The Yorkshire club sacked Jesse Marsch on Monday.

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15 hours ago

# View from France

'France are in a five-star hotel a stone's throw from the Vatican'

Illtud Dafydd gave the French view on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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15 hours ago

# Calls for reform

Qatari Manchester United bid would be ‘another wake-up call’ to Premier League – Amnesty

The club’s current owners are looking at the possibility of a sale.

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15 hours ago

# Euro Trip

Rose: Ryder Cup will not be ‘devalued’ if LIV players not present

Rose boosted his own chances of making a sixth Ryder Cup appearance with victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Monday.

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16 hours ago

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# Sidelined

Spurs skipper Lloris ruled out for up to two months

The French goalkeeper suffered the knee injury in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City.

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# what's the french for yerra

Ntamack inspired by Sexton ahead of showdown with 'comfortable favourites' Ireland

‘Rankings are temporary things,’ said the French out-half. ‘Who is number one in a World Cup year is the one that lifts the trophy.’

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17 hours ago

# comeback trail

Galway's Damien Comer unlikely to need surgery on knee injury

The Tribe target-man’s knee will not need an operation.

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17 hours ago

# Red DEvils

Former Leipzig boss Tedesco named Belgium national football coach

The 37-year-old succeeds Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Belgium failed to qualify for the knockout stages at the Qatar World Cup.

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18 hours ago

# NFL

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes 'not 100%' ahead of Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs star is still expected to start the showpiece match against Philadelphia Eagles.

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20 hours ago

# ross exposure

'There's no point in me worrying about lack of experience' - Byrne quickly finding feet with Ireland

The 27-year-old believes his winning kick against Australia was a bigger turning point for the media than it was for him or Andy Farrell.

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Updated

21 hours ago

# Satisfaction

Sheffield United striker happy to dump 'disrespectful' Wrexham out of FA Cup

The Blades needed two injury-time goals to get past the Hollywood-owned National League club.

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21 hours ago

# movement

Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks signing for Japan clubs

The veteran 31-year-old has opted for a second stint with Kobe-based Kobelco Steelers.

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21 hours ago

# Goat

LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record

The LA Lakers star passed Abdul-Jabbar’s longstanding total against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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22 hours ago

Tuesday

7th February 2023

# Waiting Game

Erik ten Hag remaining patient with Man United strike duo

Anthony Martial is sidelined again through injury while Wout Weghorst has only scored once so far.

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Tue 11:30 PM

# Contemplation

Aaron Rodgers to decide on NFL future after 'darkness' retreat

The Packers quarterback told The Pat McAfee Show he plans to head into his four-day, four-night isolation soon after this weekend’s Super Bowl.

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Tue 11:26 PM