France v Ireland, Scotland v Italy and England v Wales

The six head coaches have confirmed their matchday 23s ahead of the opening round of the 2026 Six Nations. This year’s action interestingly gets underway on a Thursday with France hosting Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just outside of Paris. The reason for the early start to the tournament is to avoid … Read more

France ‘flex their depth’, ‘giant hole’ in Irish scrum

Following the Six Nations squad announcements and with the action closing in, our focus turns to the players set to miss part or in some cases all of the Championship. There’s some serious talent sitting on the sidelines, and while they may still feature in the tournament, for the moment, they will be watching from … Read more

Les Bleus to ‘kick off with a bang’

France and Ireland will go toe-to-toe in the opening fixture of the 2026 Six Nations, with both teams looking to show their title credentials against one of their main rivals.  The two Test heavyweights have held a duopoly over the Championship in recent years, with them splitting the past four titles between them equally, and … Read more

10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World Amid Global Unrest

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The most peaceful countries in the world are gaining renewed attention as the 2025 Global Peace Index reports a continued decline in global peacefulness, marked by rising conflict deaths and intensifying geopolitical tensions. The emergence of “The Great Fragmentation” driven by major power competition, asymmetric warfare, and fragile economies, signals a fundamental reshaping … Read more

Deirdre Kavanagh (née Clinton – Murphy)

Woodlands, Rathangan and formerly of Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow and Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Deirdre Kavanagh (née Clinton – Murphy), Woodlands, Rathangan and formerly of Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow and Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Peacefully, 29th January 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Pre deceased by her parents Helen and Jimmy, sister Margaret and brother Basil. Deirdre … Read more