We'll Leave it There So: RTÉ's future 6 Nations coverage in doubt, Wolfhounds team named and all today's sport

Also, Ireland’s Glenn Whelan signs a new contract and Man United threaten season ticket holders with bans.

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(Noel Reid pictured today at Ireland squad training)

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Six Nations chief John Feehan has suggested that the Six Nations may not be free to air from 2018, while RTÉ have remained tight-lipped on the matter.
Ireland’s Joseph Duffy is set to train alongside the legendary Georges St-Pierre ahead of his UFC debut.
Sean O’Brien has been named in a strong Irish Wolfhounds side to face the England Saxons at Musgrave Park tomorrow.
Irish international Glenn Whelan has signed a new two-year contract at Stoke.
The Cork hurling and football sides have been named ahead of this weekend’s action.
Munster second row Dave Foley has been ruled out of the Six Nations.
UCC and UL both claimed wins on an action-packed day of Fitzgibbon Cup action.
Clongowes beat Castleknock in the Leinster Schools Cup today.

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(Mario Balotelli will not be leaving Liverpool anytime soon, according to his agent)

Manchester United season ticket holders reluctant to pay out for their FA Cup replay with Cambridge are being threatened with stadium bans.
England Saxons have named a strong side ahead of their encounter with Ireland tomorrow.
Mario Balotelli’s agent has reaffirmed the player’s commitment to Liverpool following a series of disappointing displays from the striker.
Guinea have progressed in the African Cup of Nations in highly bizarre fashion.
Serena Williams will meet Maria Sharapova in the final of the Australian Open, while Andy Murray reached the final of the men’s event.
Toulon’s Steffon Armitage is being questioned over a fight win another man.

The best thing we shared today

This excellent Johnny Sexton ad is well worth a watch.

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On the record

“I had a chat with John Caulfield and it was straightforward, I didn’t need too much convincing as my mind was made up as well. I wanted to come home. Things were very smooth and very quick.”

Liam Miller explains his decision to return to Cork to become the latest high-profile name to feature in the League of Ireland.

Where we were today

Our rugby reporter Murray Kinsella was at Carton House for the Irish Wolfhounds’ squad announcement.

Keith Earls and Dan McFarland Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

The fixture list

The Irish Wolfhounds face England Saxons in Musgrave Park at 7.45pm.
League leaders Bournemouth will meet Watford in the Championship.
Novak Djokovic takes on Stan Wawrinka in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

Showbiz, baby!

What exactly is Kim Sears, fianceé of Andy Murray, saying here?
https://vine.co/v/OtuFF507lvP

He’s gone full Farrah Fawcett!

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