Eddie Jones described a Grand Slam as an opportunity to “beat your chest a little bit” before his England clinched one on the last day of the Six Nations in Paris 10 years ago. This is the Championship where winning the title is never quite enough. The contrast with the scenes 12 months earlier, when Ireland beat England to claim their fifth win of the spring, was palpable. Andy Farrell had described the prospect of doing that Slam at home against England, on St Patrick’s week, as the stuff “dreams are made of”. Just think of this Six Nations and the speed with which fortunes and perceptions have changed.

Arsenal are 'desperate cheats' who play 'illegal' football and would not be valid Premier League champions, John Obi Mikel has claimed in an astonishing attack. Mikel said: 'When I watch Arsenal play right now, they depend solely, solely on corner kicks. So that is what I mean, that Arsenal are trying to cheat their way to winning the Premier League. 'Win it the right way, play the game the right way, and win the game the right way, which is legally. Unless the Premier League right now, from this weekend, stamp that out.

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Through UMusic Beach Club & Lifestyle, UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle builds on that momentum to shape the next phase of global growth. At its core, UMusic Beach Club & Lifestyle positions music as the connective thread between place and people. “This is about creating spaces where music doesn’t just soundtrack the experience, but shapes it,” said Robert Lavia, CEO of UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle. About UMusic Hospitality & LifestyleUMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), developed in partnership with Universal Music Group, is an innovative hospitality and lifestyle company with UMusic Hotels at the heart of its portfolio. About IMI Group and O BeachIMI Group is a private hospitality and lifestyle investment group and the sole owner and founder of O Beach.

A teenage footballer who died after collapsing on the pitch was not given immediate life support because staff missed vital signs of a heart attack, a coroner has warned. He was rushed to Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge where he died a few days later after suffering unsurvivable brain damage. She added: 'Agonal breathing was poorly recognised by the call handler and it should be recognised as a feature consistent with cardiac arrest. 'She (the call handler) should have recognised either agonal breathing, cardiac arrest or abnormal breathing and should have been giving basic life support instructions.' The coroner also called for the FA to make sudden cardiac arrest training mandatory for 'at least one person' on the football pitch, particularly coaches and referees.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola drops fresh retirement hint - 'One day it will be over'Pep Guardiola has given an intriguing interview, in which he speaks glowingly about his love of taking Manchester City to various away grounds and suggests the end is nearView 2 Images Pep Guardiola reflected on his time with Manchester City (Image: TNT Sports)Pep Guardiola has once again dropped a hint that his departure from Manchester City - and possibly his retirement from management - could be on the horizon. ‌It has also been suggested that Guardiola could move to a new role behind the scenes at City, having achieved so much with City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. View 2 Images Pep Guardiola has overseen a period of immense success at Manchester City (Image: Getty)Guardiola took a year-long sabbatical from football following his exit from Barcelona in 2012 before heading to join Bayern Munich. “I don't know how long I'll stop for, a year, two years, three years, five, ten, fifteen, I don't know. Badar, badar, badar...

An Iranian-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for the global disruption of one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Michigan-based Stryker experienced a global outage on Wednesday, saying thousands of employees have lost access to work systems. The Handala group issued a statement on Telegram, saying it wiped more than 200,000 systems and extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran. On Monday, President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the deadly airstrike that hit an all-girls' school on the first day of the war. The deadly operation on Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school full of children is considered one of the most devastating US military errors in decades.

Ciara Neville, Emma Moore and James Gormley have secured places at next week’s World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland after World Athletics released its final list of qualifiers. Neville has been in the form of her life this indoor season and the Limerick sprinter will join Irish teammate Lauren Roy in the women’s 60m in Torun. Gormley returns to the World Indoors having raced over 3000m in Nanjing, China last year. Sarah Lavin will be aiming to make the World Indoor final for a third time in the 60m hurdles, while Bori Akinola has been in the form of his life this indoor season and he will take his place in the men’s 60m. Irish Team, World Indoor Championships (March 20-22): Kate O’Connor (pentathlon); Mark English (800m); Maeve O’Neill (800m); Andrew Coscoran (3000m); Nick Griggs (3000m); Sarah Lavin (60m hurdles); Bori Akinola (60m); Lauren Roy (60m); Ciara Neville (60m); Emma Moore (800m); James Gormley (1500m)

With more than a decade of experience across jewelry design, product development, and creative strategy, Sara has built a career defined by both artistic clarity and commercial understanding. Her work has received international recognition, including the 2025 American Good Design Award and the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. Her professional background spans design studios, production systems, and creative direction, giving her a comprehensive view of how jewelry is conceived, developed, and brought to market. For young women entering the jewelry and design industries, Sara emphasizes the importance of experimentation, adaptability, and high standards. Sara’s design work is also shaped by her interest in inner life, symbolism, spiritual growth, and the emotional dimension of adornment.

RICHBORO , PA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nottingham Forest Return to European Knockout FootballNottingham Forest step back into the knockout stage of European competition this Thursday when they host Danish club FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie. Forest built their reputation decades ago on memorable continental performances, and the current squad now has an opportunity to add a new chapter. A Tough Test Against FC MidtjyllandThursday’s match against FC Midtjylland presents a serious challenge. European Nights Return for ForestFor Nottingham Forest supporters, simply being part of the Europa League knockout rounds again is significant. The tie against FC Midtjylland now represents the next step in that journey.

Gilliganwas dismissed without contractual notice from his €200,000-a-year job as chief executive of the Co Kildare-based firm at a shareholders’ meeting in November 2024, the tribunal heard. He told the WRC he had been appointed CEO of the business, 50 per cent of which was owned by Teamport Ltd, in 2022. “Subcontractors were not being paid or preferred for payment, which resulted in them downing tools,” he told the WRC. On the day of the EGM, November 8th, 2024, Gilligan recused himself. “I am satisfied… that the complainant’s conduct was beyond reproach,” she added, rejecting the firm’s stance that Gilligan contributed to the dismissal.

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It was late one night in February 2024 when my train from London pulled into Glasgow Central. Blue Lagoon is to Glasgow’s culinary scene what Copper Face Jacks is to Dublin nightlife: it opens late and hits the spot for drinkers. Blue Lagoon chip shop in GlasgowBlue Lagoon is actually a local chain of chip shops. This is the third time in recent years that the Blue Lagoon beside Glasgow Central railway station has been destroyed by fire. Blue Lagoon was only one of several Glasgow businesses to go up in flames in the Union Street blaze, ruining many livelihoods.

Bain Capital and its local partner, Newpark Real Estate, have secured two significant new lettings at Vantage Business Park, the large-scale logistics campus they are developing near Dublin Airport. In the first instance, Ireland’s largest grocery distributor, the Musgrave Group has agreed a deal to occupy Building 6, which extends to 103,883 sq ft on a new long-term lease. The overall Vantage Business Park development has four detached logistics units within phase two extending to a total area of 422,000sq ft, with Buildings 3 and 5 available for lease and ready for immediate occupation. The two remaining units extend to 121,000sq ft and 68,000sq ft respectively. The buildings at Vantage Business Park have been designed with a strong emphasis on sustainability.