Brazil football icon Pele readmitted to intensive care following surgery – reports

The 80-year-old left hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this week following an operation to remove a tumour from his colon.

Pentagon admits deadly Kabul drone strike killed 10 innocent people including seven children

General McKenzie said the vehicle was struck ‘in the earnest belief’ that it posed an imminent threat.

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Here’s what made the headlines today.

Keeping the State pension age at 66 is 'unsustainable', says new report

Not changing the current policy on pensions would cost around €50 billion, the Department of Finance report says.

The Ulster depth chart: A World Cup winner and the thrilling back three

Dan McFarland’s men are aiming to be in trophy contention this season.

Anne Colomines murder trial: Stanley knife found near bodies of husband and wife

Renato Gehlen has pleaded not guilty to her murder.

Ireland U21 midfielder Luca Connell sent out on loan by Celtic

The 20-year-old has returned to Queen’s Park, for whom he made 11 appearances last season.

Ireland's data watchdog raises concerns over new Facebook/Ray-Ban smart glasses

Wearers can take a picture or record video by voice command or by pressing a button.

Bayern Munich forward Coman undergoes surgery due to minor added heartbeat

Coman played on Tuesday night in the Champions League against Barcelona.

Furlong and the Lions pack set for another Rumble in the Jungle

The Irish tighthead was pleased with his side’s set-piece effort in the first Test.

Tadhg Furlong promoted to Lions starting XV after injury to Fagerson

The Scotland prop has been ruled out of Saturday’s game due to a back spasm.

Leinster have signed Samoa prop Michael Alaalatoa ahead of next season

The 29-year-old tighthead will join from the Crusaders in New Zealand.

Furlong's injury frustration continues as Leinster's tighthead stocks run low

The Wexford man last played in February, while Ciaran Parker has now been ruled out.

More frustration for Leinster's Furlong as he picks up new calf injury

Meanwhile, Dan Leavy won’t be making his return on Friday night against the Dragons at the RDS.

Furlong back scrummaging as Porter's strong form for Leinster continues

The Wexford man has been sidelined with a back issue in recent weeks.

'I don't know what sort of pressure he was under in the background'

Leo Cullen expressed his displeasure with the circumstances of Roman Salanoa’s move to Munster.

'That competitiveness between two world-class tightheads is great'

Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong is close to returning from a minor back issue.

Leinster backing 20-year-old prospect Clarkson to step up at tighthead prop

Meanwhile, there is excitement about 21-year-old hooker Dan Sheehan’s potential.

21-year-old Daniel Brennan promoted to Montpellier's senior squad

The former France U20 international has already played in the Top 14 and Champions Cup.

Leinster academy tighthead Aungier set to make switch to Connacht

The 21-year-old made five senior appearances for the eastern province this season.

Irish prop Jager gets second consecutive Super Rugby start for Crusaders

The 24-year-old has been involved with the Kiwi franchise since 2017.

O'Toole grateful for McGrath and 'guru' McFarland as he looks for an edge in the scrum

The young prop could play an important role with Ireland in the years ahead after moving back from Australia to Drogheda.

Tighthead prop Ryan set for World Cup debut in all-Munster tight five

‘It’s something you dream of. I’ve had my wait like no other man in the team.’

Full circle and a stiff neck for Porter as he stakes claim as utility prop

Three years after starring for Ireland U20 as a loosehead, the Leinster prop returned to the position.

'You don't see much bollocking anymore': Welsh legend Jones on tough sessions with Schmidt and Sexton

Adam Jones was taken aback at the intensity brought by Joe Schmidt and ‘coach’ Johnny Sexton.

'I've exceeded a few of my own expectations over the last few years'

Andrew Porter starts for Ireland against Italy today in Chicago.

'A lot changes in a couple of years': Marty Moore eager to impress in Ulster and get back in Ireland pecking order

Ulster’s new signing will enjoy a sooner-than-expected reunion with his old club Wasps this evening.

Munster man Ryan gets major opportunity in Ireland's number three shirt

The 29-year-old played a part in the Grand Slam success and now starts against the Wallabies.

Hamstrung Sinckler another chunk out of England's prop stocks

Eddie Jones’ list of absentees now stands at 15.

Ex-Ireland U20s prop Betts playing in Australia but will return to Leicester

The 20-year-old prop is gaining experience on the other side of the world.

'Plenty of encouraging signs' from Leinster's Porter after switch to tighthead

The 21-year-old first burst onto the scene as a loosehead prop.

Mike Ross wants to be remembered as 'someone who made the most of himself'

The tighthead prop will move into a new line of work after retiring this summer.

Mike Ross, cornerstone of Ireland and Leinster, to retire from rugby at 37

The tighthead is a two-time winner of the Six Nations, Heineken Cup and Pro12.

'It’s unbelievably proud for me and my family' - Furlong the Lion

The Leinster man will head to New Zealand with a strong chance of being the Test tighthead.

Irish tighthead Oli Jager in line for second Super Rugby cap for Crusaders

The 21-year-old made his debut last month against the Reds.

Furlong keeps feet on the ground ahead of first Six Nations start for Ireland

The 24-year-old already looks like a veteran of Joe Schmidt’s set-up.

Bealham ready for shot at first Ireland start after facing down the haka

The 25-year-old was delighted to be part of the win over New Zealand.

Munster close in on South African prop Kebble for next season

The 24-year-old is being viewed as a project player who could qualify for Ireland.

Mike Ross on Connacht link: 'I'd never rule it out'

The veteran tighthead is confident that he has another season at the highest level in him.

Moore undergoes surgery after missing out on World Cup squad

The Leinster tighthead has had a metatarsal issue remedied.

Mike Ross went through a gruelling 'refresher week' last week in Ireland camp

The Ireland tighthead has backed Tadhg Furlong as loosehead cover for Ireland at Twickenham this weekend.

Analysis: Munster must target Ryan Grant to get the edge in scrum battle

Munster’s tightheads will be key players on Saturday

Mike Ross extends IRFU contract until 2016

The new deal will bring the prop beyond his 36th birthday.

Ireland prop Ross: 'That's Irish sport for you - you're either a hero or a villain!'

The 34-year-old underlined his importance to Ireland during the November Tests.

Ulster sign South African Wiehahn Herbst as long-term John Afoa replacement

Director of rugby David Humphreys has tipped The Sharks prop to be a huge success at Ravenhill.

Lancaster backs Dave Wilson to replace 'mainstay' Cole as England's tighthead

The head coach is ‘desperately’ disappointed to lose his tried and trusted number three.

Ireland looking to land 'Killer' blow on Scots to salvage 6 Nations bid

Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne is expected to start at tighthead prop in Murrayfield with Tom Court as back-up.

Michael Bent fails his audition as 10-minute wonder gets the nod

Ireland coach Declan Kidney revealed that the New Zealander’s rough outing in Galway did him no favours.

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