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Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross
Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross

Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is among those who believe Ireland are in decline as a rugby force, but two-time Six Nations title-winning Irish prop Mike Ross tells AFP they "will always be title contenders".

February 03, 2026

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Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races
Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature 306 male and female skiers from more than 70 countries racing in 10 events.

February 03, 2026

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Friday as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European Alps for the first time in 20 years, while organisers are praying skiing great Lindsey Vonn is fit to compete.

February 03, 2026

Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations
Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach Steve Borthwick relishing the high expectations on his revitalised side.

February 03, 2026

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Equities, metals, oil rebound after Asia-wide rout
Equities, metals, oil rebound after Asia-wide rout

Stocks rallied while precious metals and crude rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors.

February 03, 2026

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Punctuality at Germany's crisis-hit railway slumps
Punctuality at Germany's crisis-hit railway slumps

Punctuality at Germany's much-maligned state railway Deutsche Bahn slumped even further in January, the company said Monday, adding to the network's woes.

February 02, 2026