One million copies of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will be printed next week as French media and journalists vowed to ensure the title continues, and the freedom of the press is maintained.

French presidential front-runner François Hollande headed into the last round of his battle with Nicolas Sarkozy with both of the candidates threatened by the shadow of scandal.

Reigning champions Munster will be in action in the first quarter-final in the 2006/2007 Heineken Cup when they travel to Stradey Park to face Llanelli Scarlets on Friday, March 30 (kick-off 7.30pm).

CELTIC LEAGUE coaches Matt Williams and Alan Gaffney are both sweating ahead of their respective matches this weekend against Glasgow and Ebbw Vale.