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Six Nations - Jacob Stockdale makes Six Nations return as Andy Farrell shakes things up for opening clash against France - Jacob Stockdale will start on the wing for Ireland in a Six Nations game for the first time since March 2021 after getting the nod ahead of James Lowe in a new-look back-three for their tournament opener in France on Thursday night.

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Six Nations -- Ranked: the 30 greatest players in Six Nations history

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Motor Sport -- Toto Wolff tells F1 rivals to 'get your s*** together' as Mercedes boss issues angry rebuke to critics

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Premier League -- Kevin Palmer: Sack race odds have been flipped for past master Thomas Frank and former pupil Keith Andrews

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Irish News -- 'When it rains, it pours' – Fire breaks out at James McClean's family home in Derry

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Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Sam Prendergast will get the chance to settle Ireland's harmful No 10 debate against France

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Rome away from home – Megan Connolly talks life at Lazio, VAR, Italian rivalries and Evan Ferguson

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Richard Jolly: Casemiro has restored his status at Manchester United – but exposing his side's vulnerability in the process

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People think we're the most exciting side in Europe – Mikel Arteta

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PSV Eindhoven join race for Troy Parrott but Ireland star keen to see out season with Alkmaar

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Irish transfer news: Johnny Kenny eyes promotion after sealing loan move to Bolton; Sammie Szmodics swaps Ipswich for Derby

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Gaelic Football -- Ger Brennan says All-Ireland winners and 'good lads' face axe from Dublin squad

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Gaelic Football -- 'Overall, I think they were a better team' – Kerry dig in to avoid 'ugly' Donegal outcome

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