'I'm not here to make up the numbers' - Copeland targeting Ireland's No. 8 shirt
The 26-year-old respects Ireland No. 8 Jamie Heaslip’s ability, but has returned to Ireland to take his jersey.
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The 26-year-old respects Ireland No. 8 Jamie Heaslip’s ability, but has returned to Ireland to take his jersey.
Laura Guest and her teammates are expecting an ‘absolute battle’ at Tralee RFC this afternoon.
For all the positivity around the western province, a win this evening would be the greatest indicator of improvement.
We’re back to business in Spain.
Boosted by the returns of Best and Pienaar, Mark Anscombe’s men travel to the RDS with confidence.
Matt O’Connor has made eight changes, while there are surprises in both starting XVs.
The ex-Manchester United ‘keeper could do little to stop himself diverting the ball into his own net.
Tommy Bowe at 13, Connacht’s young stars and Rob Herring filling in for Rory Best are on the agenda.
A storming second half proved the difference in this afternoon’s Croke Cup.
The Australian head coach took great satisfaction in securing a derby win a week out from facing Toulon in the Heineken Cup
We were live from the Aviva Stadium as the provincial rivals clashed in a top of the table encounter.
The Ireland out-half played an important part in his side’s Top 14 success over Stade Français.
Leinster’s second row says he knows Paul O’Connell’s game a little better following the Six Nations.
The Kiwi head coach has underlined the pride he has in his group of players.
The Munster wing is excited about the chance to continue his good provincial form on Saturday.
Matt O’Connor’s impact on Leinster, Rob Penney operating with freedom and the benefits of Ireland’s success.
It ended 2-2 between the La Liga rivals at the Vicente Calderon.
The striker scored twice in the space of two minutes after Steven Gerrard’s opener against Everton.
José Mourinho’s men progressed thanks to goals from Mikel and Oscar.
The Australian play maker produced this exquisite pass in a derby win over Brive on Saturday.
Matt O’Connor’s side will get their chance for revenge at the national stadium in March.
The Leinster lock will miss the game through injury but will be a keen spectator.
The Leinster out-half is hoping to help his side to another win in Thomond Park.
“We will not panic buy, that is for sure,” says the Gunners chief of his own plans before Monday.
The Italian was fined and banned for making straight-arm salutes to fans while playing for Lazio in 2005.
The house, which is owned by Derby city council, will be knocked down and residents asked what they would like done with the site.
The Nigerian ensured a dramatic end to this Midlands derby.
“What’s done is done”, say Eoin Reddan as he focuses on the imminent Pro12 clash with ulster.
The man stands accused alongside Michael and Mairead Philpott the parents of the six siblings who died in the house fire.
Darren Bent came off the bench to claim a crucial point for Paul Lambert.
Michael and Mairead Philpott are due in court tomorrow.
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Mick and Mairead Philpott have been arrested on suspicion of murder by police in the the English city of Derby.
Duwayne Philpott, whose five siblings died on Friday, lost his fight for life at Birmingham Children’s Hospital overnight.
Two people are being questioned after a house fire in the English east midlands killed five children, aged between five and 10, on Friday morning.
The children were aged between five and 10 years old, police in Derby say.
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