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Power points: scrum battle could be crucial in England v Ireland clash

Ireland’s pack was rocked by Italy in their Six Nations meeting and England have taken note Two snapshots will be nagging away in Irish minds before Saturday’s visit to south-west London. The first is the sobering sight of Tadhg Furlong and Dan Sheehan, both distinguished British & Irish Lions, being rocketed skywards by Italy’s power

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Winter Olympics briefing: Shiffrin’s sublime showing delivers release of emotion

After eight years of personal highs and lows, the American dominated the women’s slalom to put her greatness beyond question High above the jagged peaks of the Italian Alps, Mikaela Shiffrin stood at the top of the podium once again. After eight long years without an Olympic medal, the American produced two sublime runs to

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Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Merxico this summer Cynics may say it is no coincidence the J.League has introduced penalty shootouts to replace draws just before the World Cup. Japan have identified the quarter-finals as the target this summer after

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