Mike Ruddock may have only two players who served in last year’s championship available to him this time around as he goes into tonight’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Dubarry Park, but the Ireland U20 boss is unconcerned.

PAUL O’CONNELL believes the RBS Six Nations clash with the old enemy England will bring him up to speed in his recovery programme from an ailment that threatened his very career.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that “football is ill” — and claimed brawling Arsenal and Chelsea players tarnished the image of the game.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that “football is ill” – and claimed brawling Arsenal and Chelsea players tarnished the image of the game.