IRISH ace Conor Niland is set to face a dream clash against Roger Federer if he survives his Wimbledon debut tomorrow.

THE FIRST part of the challenge has been overcome and Leinster move forward to Paris on Friday with sights firmly set on securing a home Heineken Cup quarter-final draw.

Roger Federer insists he is happy to fly under the radar at this year’s Australian Open with all the focus on Rafael Nadal’s attempt to claim his fourth successive grand slam crown.

Scotland boss Andy Robinson will not underestimate the threat posed by Argentina's trademark forward power in today's first Test in Tucuman.

YANN DAVID will earn just his second cap for France in Friday’s Test against world champions South Africa.

Juan Martin del Potro brought Roger Federer’s five-year dominance at the US Open to an end at Flushing Meadows – and then pledged to work even harder to emulate the world number one.

Andy Murray’s serene progress to the French Open quarter-finals has not persuaded deposed champion Rafael Nadal the British number one is ready to lift the Roland Garros crown.

Roger Federer felt some sympathy for young opponent Juan Martin Del Potro after thrashing him 6-3 6-0 6-0 to advance to an Australian Open semi-final with Andy Roddick.

ARGENTINA prepares to risk the wrath of millions of French rugby supporters by making a sensational start to the 2007 World Cup at Stade De France tomorrow night.

FRANCE coach Bernard Laporte accused his side of “mental fragility” after their nervy 27-26 win over Argentina.

France coach Bernard Laporte accused his side of “mental fragility” after their nervy 27-26 win over Argentina.