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LONDON (AP) _ France has already lost its Grand Slam chance. Imagine if struggling Scotland stopped the French from winning the Six Nations rugby title, too. With France, Ireland and England all tied on points going into Saturday's final round of games, the Six Nations title could go to any of the three. While the French host the Scots, Ireland goes to Italy and England travels to Cardiff to meet ...

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan named three rookies in his team Wednesday to play the Pacific Islanders as part of nine overall changes. Back-rowers Stephen Ferris and Jamie Heaslip and 19-year-old winger Luke Fitzgerald will make their debuts Sunday at Lansdowne Road. Ireland is seeking a clean sweep of its November internationals. It beat Australia 21-6 on Saturday and South Africa 32-15 on Nov. 11. Fullback Girvan Dempsey comes in for ...