The squad’s elder stateswomen at 36 is still one of the few Women’s Super League regulars – as Liverpool captain – but faces competition to regain her international spot.

"Once in eight years is not bad. But I'm so sorry. I apologise to him. I do apologise. I'm sorry."

Andy Farrell’s side are two-fifths of the way towards a first ever back-to-back Grand Slam in the Six Nations era.

The Cork native has enjoyed an extended run in the Liverpool side recently following Alisson's injury.

Eight uncapped players have been named in the squad. 

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Erling Haaland had an off-day in front of goal while Liverpool and Arsenal’s attacking units kept firing.

Cork native Long’s hunger for a daunting defensive challenge looks set to bring the Ireland international across the Atlantic.

Harry Randall has been named as the replacement in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man training squad.

The 29-year-old Welshman was speaking at length for the first time since he collapsed.

The three-episode series, which will air on February 22, follows Eddie Jones and the Wallabies as they build towards the World Cup in France.

Con O'Callaghan wore number nine but played at full-forward and tormented Brian Stack for the duration.

"Rodri always has the ability in important moments to score goals, so he’s an unbelievable player. He’s the best midfield player in the world currently by far because he is able to do everything, set the tempo, especially his character."

In his seventh year as Mary I manager, Jamie Wall claimed his second title in the competition.

“I'm not sure how long it can take to appoint a manager. Am I following it with interest? To be brutally honest, no."

This was America at its worst: Kansas City, Wednesday afternoon. The Chiefs were back home for their victory parade and after all the speeches were done, a city united in celebration, the joy turned to terror.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has rejected suggestions he has rushed back players in recent weeks.

Maleace Asamoah fired them ahead within three minutes, only for Sean Boyd to equalise 12 minutes before the end and four minutes before he saw red in a flashpoint.

Whether at lock or more latterly as a blindside flanker, the 6ft 4ins 24-year-old is finding his groove in an Ireland jersey.

Alexander-Arnold will miss the Carabao Cup final later this month because a knee problem recurred in last week’s win over Burnley.