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ANDREW Conway shared a photo from a Munster reunion that went down very well with Reds supporters.

The setting was London and the reason was to catch up with club legend Doug Howlett while he was in the northern hemisphere.

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He is still the All Blacks’ all-time leading try-scorer with 49 in 62 test appearances[/caption]

As Conway explained, it turned out to be a night for them all to cherish though,

He captioned the above pic: “Incredible few days in London with @munsterrugby celebrating the legendary @doughowlett992 and his contribution to the club.

“Linking up with different generations of players, old team mates and some incredible people that support Munster behind the scenes.

“Very grateful to be a part of the Munster family.”

The blast from the past was warmly received by Reds fans who surely couldn’t but yearn from the days when they were every bit as much of a European force as Leinster.

Aileen McCarthy commented: “Amazing talent sitting at that table….”

Whilst Laura Mulcahy added: “Lots of old Munster legends there… Mick O was one of my favourite players.”

Similarly, Paul Leahy praised: “Heroes every one of you!”

Former Munster stalwart-turned RTE star Donncha O’Callaghan wasn’t there in person but commented his approval with a loveheart emoji.

Of the former stars that had assembled, Keith Earls and Billy Holland were there alongside Conway to represent the younger bucks from the glory days.

Conway’s career was cut short by persistent knee injuries in November 2023 at the age of only 32.

But he has embarked on a new odyssey in the business world to preoccupy himself in his post-playing life.

Last month he launched a consultancy firm aimed at helping high-level professionals and elite athletes maximise their potential.

He has been busy since hanging up his boots, starting a four-year Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation from the University of Limerick.

This will go along with his 2011 Diploma in Sport Psychology at Dublin’s Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Combining this latest academic qualification with his experience of the highs and lows of top-level sport he has founded 5XFlow.

In a reflective Instagram post, the former wing detailed how he settled upon how to tackle his post-rugby life.

Conway won 30 caps with Ireland, scoring 15 tries and was part of the team that won a Test series in Australia.

After joining Munster from Leinster in 2013, he made 150 appearances for the province, scoring 50 tries.

OLYMPIC hero Letsile Tebogo has been spotted rescuing people left stranded in their car by flooding.

The 21-year-old shot to stardom by winning 200m gold in Paris last year.

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The Toyota 4×4 was spotted rescuing a car in Botswana[/caption]

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The Toyota pulled a stranded car clear[/caption]

In doing so, he became Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medallist.

Already a hero in his homeland, Tebogo performed a good deed yesterday.

Heavy rain this week has caused Botswana’s capital Gaborone to flood.

In fact, several roads have been closed across the country.

When a car got stuck in the water in Gaborone, Tebogo showed initiative.

In a video widely circulated online, the track and field superstar arrived in his 4×4 Toyota Land Cruise.

Using his big car, Tebogo was able to pull the other vehicle out of danger.

At last summer’s Olympic Games, Tebogo also earned a silver medal in the 4x400m relay.

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Tebogo won two Olympic medals last summer[/caption]

He achieved the feat alongside team-mates Busang Kebinatshipi, Bayapo Ndori and Anthony Pesela.

Tebogo was his country’s flag bearer at both the opening and closing ceremonies.

WALES begin life after Warren Gatland in a HUGE clash against Six Nations favourites Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

After 14 straight losses, Wales are gearing up to start life without Warren Gatland, after he stepped down from his role as Head Coach on Tuesday, February 11.

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Ireland have picked up two huge victories against England and Scotland, and play their final home nation clash before they round off their defence of the title against France and Italy.

These two are both vying for different things, Ireland looking for the title, and Wales just looking to avoid the Wooden Spoon.

Wales vs Ireland line-ups

Wales XV: 15-Murray, 14- Rogers, 13-Llewellyn, 12-B Thomas, 11-Mee; 10-Anscombe, 9-T Williams; 1-N Smith, 2-Dee, 3-John, 4-Rowlands, 5-Jenkins, 6-Morgan (capt), 7-Reffell, 8-Faletau.

Replacements: 16-E Lloyd, 17-G Thomas, 18-H Thomas, 19-Teddy Williams, 20-Wainwright, 21- R Williams, 22-J Evans, 23-Roberts.

Ireland XV: 15. J Osborne, 14. M Hansen, 13. G Ringrose, 12. R Henshaw, 11. J Lowe, 10. S Prendergast, 9. J Gibson-Park; 1. A Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan, 3. T Clarkson, 4. J McCarthy, 5. T Bernie, 6. P O’Mahony, 7. J van der Flier, 8. J Conan

Replacements: 16-G McCarthy, 17-Boyle, 18-Bealham, 19-Ryan (Leinster), 20-C Prendergast, 21-Murray, 22-Crowley, 23-Aki.

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• The game will be live from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff from 2:15pm GMT.

A THREE-year-old girl has been killed in a horrific city centre crash after reportedly being hit by a van that had smashed with a tram.

The child was walking on Mosley Street, Greater Manchester earlier today when she was reportedly hit by the vehicle.

Roads have been shut and public transport services cancelled following the incident.

This includes services operating between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision involving a tram and a van in Manchester city centre.

“A three-year-old girl was taken to hospital and has sadly passed away from her injuries.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”

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The child was walking on Mosley Street, Greater Manchester earlier today when she was reportedly hit by the vehicle[/caption]

NEW World Rugby guidelines have denied Wales and Ireland the chance to wear their iconic red and green when they go head-to-head.

The Welsh and the Irish are two sides with very different ambitions, with three games to go in the Six Nations, but both will have the same ambition this afternoon.

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The Dragons are adjusting to life without Warren Gatland when they host the Men Not in Green (for this game), trying to avoid the Wooden Spoon.

Ireland are the side that will be changing this year, but other sides, like New Zealand and South Africa, will also be impacted by the change.

Why are Ireland wearing white against Wales in the Six Nations?

The move is a new initiative introduced in 2021 to help colour-blind players, officials, and fans follow the game better.

It is part of a move by World Rugby to try and aid players, fans and officials, as telling red and green apart can be difficult for people who are colour-blind.

Around one in 12 men and one in 200 women suffer with the condition.

Usually, in international rugby union, it is the home side who changes their strip when there is a clash, but this time, it will be the away side.

This means that for Ireland’s trip to the Principality Stadium today, it is Ireland wearing their alternative white shirt.

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Special effort will be put into the socks, as they not only have to avoid clashing with the opposition team but also have to avoid clashing with the pitch.

Kit changes are a regular part of the Six Nations, as France, Italy and Scotland all play in blue, and have to switch at some point during their campaigns.

What are the World Rugby guidelines on colour blind kit clashes?

The guidelines from World Rugby stretch beyond just Ireland and Wales wearing green and red.

The new guidelines require teams with a dark home shirt, such as the All Blacks New Zealand, to have a light alternative shirt.

Two teams playing in dark coloured kits will have to switch when they play, meaning when South Africa play New Zealand in September, one team will have to switch.

These guidelines have forced Wales to change their away kit from black to white for this Six Nations.

What other Six Nations games are on this weekend?

The Calcutta Cup is up for grabs at Twickenham on Saturday, February 22, as Finn Russell and Scotland face England at 4:45pm GMT.

On Sunday, February 23, Italy will play host to France at 3pm GMT.

How can I watch the Six Nations?

All of the Six Nations games will be available on BBC and ITV, and available for stream on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

THERE’S been a major early development as Brendan Rodgers makes three changes for Celtic after their European heartache in midweek against Bayern.

The Hoops came so close to a remarkable knockout stage win over European big hitters Bayern Munich this week but only ended up with tears for souvenirs after Alphonso Davies‘ late strike – and they’ve conceded another goal to Hibs’ Josh Campbell.

And Brendan Rodgers freshens up his line-up for the challenge of taking on an in-form Hibs side at Easter Road.

In come the likes of Luke McCowan, Greg Taylor and Adam Idah from the start.

There’s three changes too for Hibs boss David Gray, who is dreaming of taking a massive scalp.

• Hibs are taking on Celtic at Easter Road TODAY, Saturday February 22
• The match kicks off at 12.30pm
• Hibs vs Celtic has been selected for live TV coverage by Premier Sports
• The game will be shown live on Premier Sports 2 with coverage beginning at 12 noon
• The match can be streamed on the Premier Sports player.
• Hibs XI: Smith, Miller, O’Hora, Rocky, Iredale, N. Cadden, Moriah-Welsh, Triantis, Campbell, Bowie, Boyle. Subs: Bursik, Ekpiteta, Newell, C. Cadden, Obita, Hoilett, Gayle, Molotnikov, Kuharevich.
• Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, McCowan, Engels, Kühn, Idah, Maeda. Subs: Sinisalo, Scales, Jota, Yang, Schlupp, Kenny, Hatate, Ralston, Bonnar.

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AN Ally McBeal star has barely aged a day 23 years after the hit show ended – ahead of a new role in BBC drama Dope Girls.

Dope Girls follows female gangs as they run the illicit drugs trade and London‘s nightclubs after the World War I.

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An Ally McBeal star has barely aged a day 23 years after the hit show ended – ahead of a new role in BBC drama Dope Girls[/caption]

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She plays the lead role of Kate Galloway in new BBC drama, Dope Girls[/caption]

One of the lead characters is called Kate Galloway, who moves to London after suffering a tragedy, but ends up with blood on her hands after a fateful night in the capital.

Kate is played by actress Julianne Nicholson, and she may look familiar to some TV viewers.

Julianne, 53, played Jenny Shaw in hit drama Ally McBeal from 2001 to 2002 across series five.

But despite the show ending 23 years ago, Julianne looks virtually the same with her short dark hair and youthful looks.

Speaking about her role in the lavish new BBC drama – that cost £20m to make – she said: “Kate definitely is enticed by the club world once she pokes her nose into it.

“I think it starts off with the intention of providing for her daughters, but I think it very quickly turns into something she enjoys.

“The power that comes with that and the life and the colour that comes with mixing with these people in this world.”

The actress also recalled her favourite scene to film for the series, saying: “The biggest scenes were the scenes that we filmed in Trafalgar Square in the fountain, because I had never worked on a volume stage before. It’s like being on a big iMax screen.

“And you’re seeing this whole world playing out, but depending on where you’re filming and where you are in Trafalgar Square, those images change.

“To be sitting in the fountain in Trafalgar Square in 1918 surrounded by people who are celebrating the end of the war in a really debaucherous way – it was a very surreal and exciting moment that I had never pictured for myself.”

Since her time on Ally McBeal, Julianne has starred in a number of TV shows including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Boardwalk Empire, Masters of Sex and Mare of Easttown.

Meanwhile, the Dope Girls cast also stars Eliza Scanlen, Dustin Demri-Burns, Geraldine James and Fiona Button.

The dark six-part series  is based on Marek Kohn’s 1992 book Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground

Dope Girls starts tonight at 9.15pm on BBC One.

TAKE a look at this cosy three-bedroom farmhouse that has entered the Irish market for €175,000 – and it’s just minutes from a busy town.

Located in one of the most sought-after rural areas in Dunmanway, West Cork, the charming pad is perfect for a family who wants to relocate to the countryside.

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The well-known market town of Dunmanway is less than 10 minutes from the property.

It offers local supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, a community sports hall and a medical centre.

Families will appreciate the property’s proximity to excellent schools and childcare facilities.

And there are bus services available, offering routes to Bantry, Glengarriff and Cork City.

Cork city is an hour’s drive from the property and it offers a vast range of amenities and facilities, including supermarkets, local shops, shopping centres, restaurants, bars, cafes, pharmacies, hospitals, childcare facilities, leisure centres and gyms.

The city’s transport hub is excellent, providing numerous connections to Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Kilkenny and Waterford.

The property is in good repair but is dated and would require upgrading to meet modern standards.

It is mainly a rendered stone-built farmhouse with a slated roof and uPVC double-glazed windows.

Entering the cosy property, you are greeted by a spacious and bright living room with access to the kitchen, the living/dining room, the main bathroom, and the stairwell to the first floor.

The living room features traditional tiled flooring, several large windows overlooking the property, an open fireplace with a built-in fire stove and built-in storage units.

The kitchen comes with built-in wooden units, black marble countertops, a tiled backsplash, kitchen appliances and a fridge – the new owner could easily transform the space into a gorgeous modern kitchen.

The living/dining room features a unique stone fireplace, built-in storage units, and space for a dining table, allowing your family to dine by the fire and keep warm during chilly months.

The main bathroom is positioned near the kitchen and comes with a shower, a wash hand basin and a toilet.

Spacious bedrooms

The first floor consists of three spacious bedrooms and a hot press for storage purposes.

The spacious bedrooms come with built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, a large window overlooking the property, and space for a double bed and a desk.

One of the bedrooms can be easily converted into a home office, a playroom or a games room.

On the property, there is a lovely lawn with plenty of space for children to roam freely.

Outbuildings adjacent to the residence are comprised of rendered stone and block buildings; these could be easily converted into workshops or storage rooms.

The property features a private water supply, septic tank drainage and electricity.

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WALES and Ireland, two sides with very different ambitions, meet at the Principality at the halfway mark of the Six Nations.

Warren Gatland quit as Wales Head Coach following 14 straight defeats, with a loss in Italy the final straw for the 61-year-old.

The Men in Green have won two from two to start the 2025 Six Nations as they bid to win a third straight title.

If Wales are to avoid the Wooden Spoon, they will need a big result against one of the world’s best sides at the Principality.

• Kick-off time: 2:15pm GMT
• TV channel: BBC One
• FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer
• Wales XV: 15-Murray, 14- Rogers, 13-Llewellyn, 12-B Thomas, 11-Mee; 10-Anscombe, 9-T Williams; 1-N Smith, 2-Dee, 3-John, 4-Rowlands, 5-Jenkins, 6-Morgan (capt), 7-Reffell, 8-Faletau
• Ireland XV: 15-Osborne, 14-Hansen, 13-Ringrose, 12-Henshaw, 11-Lowe; 10-S Prendergast, 9-Gibson-Park; 1-Porter, 2-Sheehan (capt), 3-Clarkson, 4-J McCarthy, 5- Beirne, 6-O’Mahony, 7-Van der Flier, 8-Conan

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THE start of the UK Athletics Indoor Championship has been delayed after the Utilita Arena was evacuated due to a fire.

Fire service crews were called out to the venue in Birmingham.

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It is believed the cause of the fire was a cooker catching alight in a nearby flat.

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