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Soul searching key to toppling La Rochelle
Chasing the Sun 2 puts the Netflix Full Contact effort firmly in the shade. The producers gained incredible access to the Springboks camp, which was led by Rassie Erasmus and now Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber, as they plotted a way to a second successive World Cup title last year. One of their methods was to find the 'soul' of a team and then, well, proceed to crush it one bone at a time.
Ireland still trying to figure out their perfect blend
Down in the mixed zone of the Aviva Stadium, just after the Republic of Ireland had lost 2-0 against England, everybody looked drained. Louise Quinn described the clash as "physically and mentally tough"; Eileen Gleeson said it was "a game of cat and mouse"; Denise O'Sullivan felt "exhausted". And little wonder. It's been quite a week for the Girls in Green. In the space of four days Ireland have taken on two of the top three-ranked teams in the world.
Questions for FAI over Ireland manager hunt
Richie Sadlier believes that it's time to shift focus towards those in charge of the hunt for a new Republic of Ireland manager. Media reports on Tuesday suggested that the FAI have made a fresh approach to convince Anthony Barry, who was part of Stephen Kenny's coaching staff for a period, to take the top job. Barry currently juggles coaching roles with Bayern Munich and Portugal but he is due to leave his job with the German giants at the end of the season.
Tuchel slams ref for denying 'kid's mistake' penalty
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel fumed at the referee's explanation for allowing Arsenal to escape punishment for a "kid’s mistake" during an exhilarating Champions League quarter-final first leg. Bayern felt they were denied a clear penalty in the 66th minute of the breathless 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium after Gunners defender Gabriel inexplicably picked up the ball following a David Raya goal kick.
Ireland in a balancing act ahead of meeting with Wales
The break week in the Guinness Men's and Women's Six Nations will always be judged with the benefit of hindsight. If Ireland lose against Wales this Saturday, there will be a lingering feeling that they had too long to dwell on the mistakes in the defeat to Italy on Easter Sunday. If, however, Scott Bemand's side pick up their first win of the championship, the extra few days prep will have no doubt been invaluable in picking the players back up off the ground.
Gleeson: 'We're learning against the best in the world'
Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson took the positives from her team's gutsy second-half showing against England on Tuesday night, and admitted they are having to learn quickly against elite opposition. The Lionesses came away from Dublin with a 2-0 win in an entertaining Euro 2025 qualifier. Sarina Wiegman's world No 2-ranked team are the reigning European champions; a star-studded outfit that reached the final of the World Cup last summer.
France top Group 3, NI, Wales & Scotland win
While the Republic of Ireland were beaten 2-0 at home to England, France went top of Euro 2025 qualifying League A Group 3 thanks to a 1-0 win over Sweden. Wendie Renard scored the winner in the 81st minute and French forward Vicki Becho was dismissed deep into stoppage time for a second yellow card. The French were 1-0 winners over Ireland on Saturday.
Kane on the mark as Bayern Munich hold Arsenal
Harry Kane was denied a fairytale return to north London as Arsenal hit back to claim a 2-2 draw from an exhilarating Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich. Tottenham's all-time record scorer claimed his 15th career goal in 20 appearances against the Gunners by converting a first-half penalty to put the German club on course for victory at a raucous Emirates Stadium.
McCabe rues 'unlucky' Ireland's failure to take chances
Ireland captain Katie McCabe was frustrated that her team spurned some decent chances in front of a big crowd at the Aviva Stadium as they went down 2-0 to England in the Euro 2025 qualifiers. The attendance of 32,742 only 2,500 off the record set in the win over Northern Ireland last September but the hosts were two down inside 19 minutes after goals from Lauren James and Alex Greenwood (a penalty). "It was a fantastic occasion tonight," Player of the Match McCabe told RTÉ Sport.
Brosnan stands out in defeat
The Republic of Ireland went down 2-0 to England at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night, making it two defeats from two in their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. England's class showed from the off and despite a spirited second half showing from Ireland, two first-half goals for the visitors saw them home. Here's how the Ireland players performed. Courtney Brosnan - 8 The goalkeeper was needed to deal with a Alessia Russo header inside five minutes and that set the tone for her night.
Goals galore as Madrid and Man City play out a classic
Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. The holders twice led in an enthralling contest under the Bernabeu Stadium's new roof but the quarter-final remains on a knife edge after Federico Valverde gave the hosts a deserved share of the spoils. Bernardo Silva got City off to a flying start but a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo effort sent Real in at half-time of Tuesday’s first leg 2-1 ahead.
England have too much class for spirited Girls in Green
England glided past the Republic of Ireland with a classy, ruthlessly efficient performance in Tuesday night's Euro 2025 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. Last Friday France had 21 efforts and just one goal to show for it when they beat the Girls in Green. Here, Sarina Wiegman's reigning European champions rattled the net twice from the six attempts they fashioned in a commanding first half.
Champions League: Real Madrid v Manchester City updates
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Lucy Quinn & Littlejohn start at Aviva
Eileen Gleeson has made two changes to her Republic of Ireland side for tonight's Euro 2025 qualifier against England at the Aviva Stadium. Ruesha Littlejohn comes into midfield in place of Megan Connolly, with Lucy Quinn getting the nod on the right over Emily Murphy. Anna Patten wins her second cap having made her debut in last Friday's 1-0 defeat to France, while Aoife Mannion retains her spot alongside Louise Quinn and Caitlin Hayes at the back.
Walsh opts for Lace over Meetingofthewaters in National
Paul Townend will be on board I Am Maximus and Mark Walsh has opted to partner Limerick Lace after owner JP McManus finalised riding plans for his five-strong team in Saturday's Randox Grand National. The celebrated owner has enjoyed two famous victories in the world’s greatest steeplechase, memorably providing AP McCoy with an elusive first success aboard Don’t Push It in 2010 before the historic triumph of the Rachael Blackmore-ridden Minella Times three years ago.
Woods believes he has another Masters win left in him
Tiger Woods insists he can win a sixth green jacket and 16th major title, despite detailing the pain he faces on the vast majority of shots at Augusta National. Woods has played fewer than five-and-a-half competitive rounds since undergoing ankle surgery in April last year after withdrawing from the Masters during the third round.
Rahm confident LIV switch will not harm Masters defence
Jon Rahm insists his competitive edge has not been dulled by his move to LIV Golf as he bids to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles. Rahm's shock move to the Saudi-backed breakaway competition came after he had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour and criticised LIV’s 54-hole format, with no cut and a shotgun start as "not a golf tournament".
Now is the right time for Moloney to return
Scott Bemand says the time is right for Cliodhna Moloney to resume her international career, although the Ireland coach was non-committal over whether or not the hooker would be involved for this Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cork. The 30-year-old was recalled to the Ireland squad last week following a shoulder injury for Sarah Delaney, having been a high-profile absentee from Ireland squads since winning the last of her 31 caps just under two and a half years ago.
Murtough to step away as Man United shake-up continues
John Murtough is stepping down as football director and leaving Manchester United. Change is afoot at Old Trafford after Ineos took control of football operations earlier this year as part of Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become minority owners. United are looking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth and Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox as part of a football leadership team that Murtough will not be part of.
Fans hit out at 'paltry' ticket plan for Dublin final
Fans have criticised UEFA’s decision to allocate a "paltry" 50 per cent of tickets for the Europa League final in Dublin to supporters of the two teams involved. The match at the Aviva Stadium could yet be an all-English affair, with quarter-finalists Liverpool and West Ham on opposite sides of the draw.
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