Ireland set to make a handful of changes for the Wales clash on Friday. Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, and Rónan Kelleher set for starts. Tom O'Toole in line for loosehead spot, Jacob Stockdale could get nod on the wing. More here: the42.ie/6973161t

Probably different for the global south because we need to connect via Dubai to get anywhere else. So Dubai is a far cheaper destination for people. Dubai pumped a lot of money on a SM campaign trying to convince South Africans to move there the last few years. Couldn’t pay me enough.

Really enjoyed this! Interviewing players after they get cards is a 👍🏾 for me. The Finn Russell > Dan Carter guy needs to be shot into the sun. youtu.be/HERTiPdr044?...

Not how I'd describe their decision to take Christiano Ronaldo away from meaningful professional football, personally.

This really can’t be a way to live 😭

Nicolas Jover used to work for Man City.

Wainwright…….

Everybody acts real concerned about the loneliness epidemic. God forbid some young men want to hug their opponents on a corner kick. Pick a side.

Nailing my colours to the mast, I think Italy are going to win on Saturday.

Good fun talking all things #SixNationsRugby data & this weekends action with @neil_treacy & @bernardjackman on @RTEsport RugbyPod - listen here youtu.be/_guT8wMarBk?...

More bad financial news from French rugby's third tier. After Tarbes, now Niort look to be on the brink of bankruptcy, Rugbyrama reports. www.rugbyrama.fr/2026/03/03/n...

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Measles cases in the US are surging to levels not seen in decades. By week 9 of 2026, the US has already reported around 1,200 cases, putting this year on pace to blow past 2025's alarming total of 2,200+ cases. A disease we nearly eliminated is making a comeback. #ChartOfTheDay

Especially Blair Murray!

I’m old enough to remember people saying tiki taka football was boring as well, so Slot can miss us with that.

Between August and December in the Premier League this season, Arsenal scored just 11 goals in nine away games, an average of 1.2 per game. Since the turn of the year they’ve netted 14 goals in six on the road, an average of 2.3 per game. #BHAARS

Started, going, etc.

Can he do it on a wet Friday night against Blair Murray though?

Osbourne at 12, Poselthwaite at 13 is the the likely center combo of the future imo

He’s a lovely footballer- deceptively quick (a gliding stride); ultimately would like to see him at 12- big enough for it with a booming left-foot & can distribute/ carry comfortably. Likely post RWC 27 when Stu, Robbie & Bundee move on

Anthony Watson admits he cheated a HIA to return after Sonny Bill Williams’ infamous high tackle in the 2017 second Test. “I passed the walking tests & when it came to the words, I knew them by heart, so I knew I’d get back on.” Protocols have since been changed and tightened.

Ever since the tour to South Africa where he debuted at 15, he’s turned me into a big fan of his

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Jamie Osborne shines at 15 for Ireland: the42.ie/6972113

In today's Substack we look at the French Back Row. They don't punch massive holes, so if they don't do that do they fail in their roles as modern back rowers? samlarner.substack.com/p/hole-punch...

I was mentioning this elsewhere, but the french have so many more offloads than anyone else, which short-circuits the ruck speed debate a little Also teams have become better at slowing down their tackles, holding up - then to ground, which increases time between phases, but not directly ruck speed

Virgin Atlantic doesn't give a shit we're going straight to Mumbai come hell or high water

Calling AI "slop" has been one of the most effective instances of the public rebranding a product and it pisses them off.

This is Hippo. He's visiting Scotland for the first time. Had no idea they made squeaky toys for humans too. 14/10 (TT: kelseydarragh)

Indian Wells: Women's Main Draw

Indian Wells: Men's main draw

IW streaming practices if you want some ambient tennis noise, which I truly believe is the best ambient noise. www.youtube.com/@bnpparibaso...

This is Gus, Duke, and Owen. Owen is blind, but that does not stop him from enjoying some quality TV time with his friends. 12/10 for all (IG: crittersbykate)

Wonder how direct a correlation there is between people saying the Premier League has never been less enjoyable to watch and those people's teams having a bad season

So, that was the #Top14 weekend that was. And this is what coaches and players had to say about it, all in one handy weekly round-up sent direct to your inbox Please do read, like, share - and subscribe for up-to-date and knowledgeable insight into French #rugby lerugby.ghost.io/top-14-talki...

I find the moralizing around set pieces from Slot so obviously a way to deflect from the very difficult and very real truth that the reigning champions sit 16 points off the leaders after having spent £450 million to remake the squad in his image

URC Origin Round: completed it, mate ✅ Give it up for Lucas, Ollie, Quinn, Lottie and Taryn who sent the Brewery crowd wild on Saturday night by showing us their best try celebrations 🥳 And a special thanks to Morgan Morris for his great service... he might be a scrum half, yet! #OurBloodIsBlack

Uncle Norgaard needs to be rotated in more in the run in.

Tandy and Borthwick both said this about Spurs

Last time I criticized a coach for changing their whole backline after a largely embarrassing loss, the Springboks then won with a record score in Wellington with a backline of youths. Not sure if this is THAT, but it could be. At least Arundell is out.

Iain Balshaw and James Simpson Daniel erasure will not stand

Yeah I agree, but I think we have played much better in CL, and domestic cups than league in that stretch. We are still good, and that's why we are still leading.

WHERE'S JOSH LEWSEY!!???

Hope my napkin math is correct - ⦿ Arsenal had 13 clean sheets in the first 16 games (I know unbelievable) ⦿ Since then we have 9 clean sheets in 29 games 🔴⚪

Elneny was at The Emirates today: "great to see Arsenal Fans today and what a great win and London Always Is Red Love you Gunners ❤️" https://redd.it/1ri6p43

MY ENGLAND RWC 2027 BACKLINE: 9. Youngs/Care 10. Faz 11. Jason Robinson 12. Tuilagi 13. Slade 14. Daly 15. What’s Mike Brown doing these days?

French back 5 is just straight up wrecking teams