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China's Vice President Xi samples Irish sport in Dublin

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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's national sports - Gaelic football and hurling - won an unlikely new audience when pictures of China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping kicking a football were beamed to Beijing from Ireland, the only European stop on his current world tour. Xi, whose trip began in the United States last week, arrived in Dublin on Sunday from the west of Ireland, where he toured a dairy farm … More »China's Vice President Xi samples Irish sport in Dublin

Ban rules Bergamasco out of Six Nations AFP News - 19 hours ago
Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco has been banned for a month after being cited for dangerous play during the Celtic League clash with Ospreys on February 17, the Italian … More »Ban rules Bergamasco out of Six Nations
Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco has been banned for a month after being cited for dangerous play during the Celtic League clash with Ospreys on February 17, the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced Wednesday.
Flyhalf Botes among four Italy changes Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
(Reuters) - Flyhalf Tobias Botes will make his first Italy start in Saturday's Six Nations championship clash with Ireland in Dublin after coach Jacques Brunel made four … More »Flyhalf Botes among four Italy changes
(Reuters) - Flyhalf Tobias Botes will make his first Italy start in Saturday's Six Nations championship clash with Ireland in Dublin after coach Jacques Brunel made four changes from the team who lost to England.
France scrum-half Parra wary of ambitious Scots AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
France scrum-half Morgan Parra insists the World Cup finalists would not be taking Scotland for granted on Sunday despite their hosts losing their first two Six Nations … More »France scrum-half Parra wary of ambitious Scots
France scrum-half Morgan Parra insists the World Cup finalists would not be taking Scotland for granted on Sunday despite their hosts losing their first two Six Nations matches.
Warburton returns to captain Wales at Twickenham Reuters - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Openside flanker Sam Warburton will captain Wales against England in their Six Nations championship match at Twickenham on Saturday after recovering … More »Warburton returns to captain Wales at Twickenham
LONDON (Reuters) - Openside flanker Sam Warburton will captain Wales against England in their Six Nations championship match at Twickenham on Saturday after recovering from a leg injury, the Welsh Rugby Union said on Tuesday.
The secret to winning in rugby? Supersize me AFP News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Rugby fans who say the modern game is being dominated more and more by heftier players and pumped iron can point to scientific evidence to back their case. More »The secret to winning in rugby? Supersize me
Rugby fans who say the modern game is being dominated more and more by heftier players and pumped iron can point to scientific evidence to back their case.
Billionaire Palmer threatens to sue FFA AFP News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
The billionaire owner of struggling Gold Coast United, Clive Palmer, has threatened to sue Football Federation Australia (FFA) if it takes away the club's licence. More »Billionaire Palmer threatens to sue FFA
The billionaire owner of struggling Gold Coast United, Clive Palmer, has threatened to sue Football Federation Australia (FFA) if it takes away the club's licence.
Top Gear's Clarkson cleared over explosive strike comments AFP News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of popular BBC auto show "Top Gear," did not breach broadcasting rules when he suggested that striking public sector workers be shot, the British … More »Top Gear's Clarkson cleared over explosive strike comments
Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of popular BBC auto show "Top Gear," did not breach broadcasting rules when he suggested that striking public sector workers be shot, the British television watchdog ruled Monday.
Scottish match will be pivotal, says French rugby coach Saint-Andre AFP News - Mon, Feb 20, 2012
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Sunday said that next weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland would be a pivotal moment in his first tournament as the national … More »Scottish match will be pivotal, says French rugby coach Saint-Andre
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Sunday said that next weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland would be a pivotal moment in his first tournament as the national handler.
Gold Coast owner Clive Palmer: The A-League is a joke and football is a … GOAL.com - Sun, Feb 19, 2012
The mining magnate makes a brutally honest assessment of the A-League, capping what has already been a dramatic week for United More »Gold Coast owner Clive Palmer: The A-League is a joke and football is a …
The mining magnate makes a brutally honest assessment of the A-League, capping what has already been a dramatic week for United
Apps agenda: Death Cab for Cutie, Cindy Sherman, Sydney Mardi Gras AFP Relax - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
A roundup of the essential apps needed for keeping up-to-date with major events in art, music, sport and more for February 20-26. More »Apps agenda: Death Cab for Cutie, Cindy Sherman, Sydney Mardi Gras
A roundup of the essential apps needed for keeping up-to-date with major events in art, music, sport and more for February 20-26.
Wallaby Vickerman battling back from surgeries AFP News - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Wallaby lock Dan Vickerman is expected to play again in April following shoulder and leg surgery, according to the New South Wales Waratahs. More »Wallaby Vickerman battling back from surgeries
Wallaby lock Dan Vickerman is expected to play again in April following shoulder and leg surgery, according to the New South Wales Waratahs.
No Top 14 expansion next season, says LNR chief AFP News - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
The President of the French National Rugby League (LNR) indicated Thursday that the Top 14 championship would remain a 14-team league next season, rather than expanding … More »No Top 14 expansion next season, says LNR chief
The President of the French National Rugby League (LNR) indicated Thursday that the Top 14 championship would remain a 14-team league next season, rather than expanding to a 16-club format preferred by some club presidents.
Tuilagi grateful for second chance in England rugby AFP News - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Manu Tuilagi has insisted there will be no repeat of his ferry-jumping exploits at the World Cup now he has been recalled into the England squad. More »Tuilagi grateful for second chance in England rugby
Manu Tuilagi has insisted there will be no repeat of his ferry-jumping exploits at the World Cup now he has been recalled into the England squad.
RugbyU: France v Ireland ticket refunds before Feb 24 AFP Relax - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Disgruntled France and Ireland rugby fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to … More »RugbyU: France v Ireland ticket refunds before Feb 24
Disgruntled France and Ireland rugby fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to March 4.
France v Ireland ticket refunds before Feb 24 - FFR AFP News - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Disgruntled France and Ireland rugby fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to … More »France v Ireland ticket refunds before Feb 24 - FFR
Disgruntled France and Ireland rugby fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to March 4.
Wales wing North in 'intense' rehab AFP News - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Teenage Wales star George North is undergoing "intense rehab" in a bid to be fit for the Triple Crown Chasers' Six Nations match away to England in a fortnight, the Welsh … More »Wales wing North in 'intense' rehab
Teenage Wales star George North is undergoing "intense rehab" in a bid to be fit for the Triple Crown Chasers' Six Nations match away to England in a fortnight, the Welsh Rugby Union said Wednesday.
Sprint swimmer Magnussen revels in being man to beat Reuters - Thu, Feb 16, 2012
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The first thing that strikes you about Australian sprint swimmer James Magnussen outside the pool is his overwhelming, frequently articulated, con … More »Sprint swimmer Magnussen revels in being man to beat
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The first thing that strikes you about Australian sprint swimmer James Magnussen outside the pool is his overwhelming, frequently articulated, confidence.
Robshaw to captain England in rest of Six Nations AFP News - Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Chris Robshaw was confirmed on Wednesday as England rugby union captain for the remainder of the Six Nations by interim coach Stuart Lancaster. More »Robshaw to captain England in rest of Six Nations
Chris Robshaw was confirmed on Wednesday as England rugby union captain for the remainder of the Six Nations by interim coach Stuart Lancaster.
Robshaw to captain England for rest of Six Nations Reuters - Wed, Feb 15, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Chris Robshaw will captain England for the remainder of the Six Nations tournament, caretaker coach Stuart Lancaster said on Wednesday. More »Robshaw to captain England for rest of Six Nations
LONDON (Reuters) - Chris Robshaw will captain England for the remainder of the Six Nations tournament, caretaker coach Stuart Lancaster said on Wednesday.
Chabal set for Australia AFP News - Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Ex-France No 8 Sebastien Chabal is set to take the next step on his career following his sacking from Racing-Metro by playing in Australia with lowly Balmain. More »Chabal set for Australia
Ex-France No 8 Sebastien Chabal is set to take the next step on his career following his sacking from Racing-Metro by playing in Australia with lowly Balmain.