Both players will start for Ireland against Wales in Friday night's Six Nations match. Photograph: Ben Brady/InphoSix Nations: Ireland v Wales, Aviva Stadium, Friday, 8.10pm – Live RTÉ 2 & ITV. Hence Ireland are seeking a record-equalling fifth successive win over Wales, something they’ve only achieved once before, between 2001 and 2005. Last five meetings – 2025: Wales 18 Ireland 27; 2024: Ireland 31 Wales 7; 2023: Wales 10 Ireland 34; 2022: Ireland 29 Wales 7; 2021: Wales 21 Ireland 16. Handicap odds (Wales +26 pts): Evens Ireland, 16-1 draw, Evens Wales.

The captain has his eye on both this immediate next step and building towards next year’s World Cup in Australia. On the eve of the match he insisted Ireland still has plenty of room to improve following its record 42-21 victory at Twickenham 13 days ago. “We had 12 penalties, so discipline is one area,” Doris said on Thursday following a rain-sodden captain’s run at Aviva Stadium. “There is probably a little bit of a feelgood factor which can be a double-edged sword in a way. “From a back row’s perspective in particular, breakdown, carry, set-piece are big areas to get right.”

Fears over North East council reliance on AI after 'terrifying' errorsA councillor in Newcastle aired fears this week over efforts to get local authority staff to use artificial intellingence more, after reports of it making major errorsView Image Newcastle Lib Dem councillor Gareth Kane (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Plans for North East council workers to make more use of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to slash public spending have sparked worries over “terrifying” errors. Lib Dem councillor Gareth Kane urged this week that human beings must “remain part of the process”, especially when dealing with sensitive matters. ‌He highlighted recent reports of AI making significant factual errors. ‌Coun Kane told a full council meeting on Wednesday night: “I am very worried about reliance on AI. Reports in the press that commercial AI have been hallucinating suicidal ideation in young people when social workers are interviewing young people is terrifying.

Iran launched an overnight drone attack on the US Al Udied airbase in Qatar, the biggest US base ‌in the Middle East, Qatari officials said. On the possibility of the Iranian Kurdish forces entering Iran from neighbouring Iraq, Trump told Reuters on Thursday: "I think it's wonderful that they want to do ⁠that, I'd be all for it." Two Iranian drone attacks targeted an Iranian opposition camp in Iraqi Kurdistan on Thursday, security sources said. B-2 bombers had dropped dozens of 2,000 penetrator bombs targeting deeply buried ballistic missile launchers, and bombings were also targeting Iran's missile production facilities, he said. Iran's ballistic missile attacks had decreased by 90% since the first day of the war, while drone attacks had decreased by 83%.

'I hope Ian Huntley survives, I don't want him to die' says family of grooming victimThe family of a woman who Ian Huntley targeted say they are praying he pulls through after being attacked in HMP FranklandView Image Ian Huntley, inset, was attacked at HMP Frankland in DurhamThe family of a girl groomed by Ian Huntley has begged medics to save his life - so he can suffer in prison. The former caretaker is said to have targeted the girl less than a decade before he killed 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. ‌Now, after Huntley was attacked in prison and remains in an induced coma, the woman's family say they are praying for him to pull through, Mirror reports. ‌A family member said: "I hope he survives, I don't want him to die. A source said: "Huntley was convicted of killing Holly and Jessica but had a long history of offending before then.

Person taken to hospital after crash involving vehicle and electric scooter in GatesheadBoth Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were in attendance at the incidentThe scene after a collision between a vehicle and an electric scooter in Windy Nook, GatesheadA person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a vehicle and an electric scooter in Gateshead. ‌Both Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were in attendance at the incident on Whitehall Drive in the Windy Nook area, on Thursday afternoon. ‌Both blue light services were called to the incident at around 3.30pm, and police and ambulance services remained in the area until around 5.30pm. The condition of the rider of the electric scooter, and the person in the vehicle, remain unclear at this time. Now, a North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to an incident on Whitehill Drive in Windy Nook, Gateshead on Thursday 5 March at 15:09.

Under-fire Spurs boss Igor Tudor issues stern two-word response to sack threatTottenham find themselves firmly in a relegation battle after losing 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace, leading fans to call for Igor Tudor's sacking after only three games in chargeView 2 Images Igor Tudor has lost every match so far (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Beleaguered Igor Tudor has refused to confirmed whether he'll be in charge for Tottenham's next game. Croatian boss Tudor has lost all three of his games in charge of Spurs, who are in the thick of a relegation battle. ‌Thursday's damning 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace has left Spurs just one point above the relegation zone with nine matches left to avoid the drop. Should Tottenham sack Igor Tudor? Tudor might not make that far, though, as he's facing calls for the sack less than three weeks after taking the job.

Tottenham's season is spinning dangerously out of control and the 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace on Thursday night has plunged the club into full crisis mode. Spurs sit just one point above the drop zone, the interim appointment of Igor Tudor has been a disaster and there are nine games left to avoid the unthinkable. They have to ask themselves - is Igor Tudor taking them down? Venkatesham was targeted mercilessly by Spurs fans on Thursday night, who do not love his Arsenal connections. Sack the manager and change keeper - Ian LadymanI have never seen a coach as ill suited to the job as Igor Tudor.

Ian Huntley 'declared blind and will not pull through' after prison attackSoham murderer Ian Huntley has reportedly been declared blind following a prison attack at HMP Frankland in County DurhamView 2 Images Soham murderer Ian Huntley has reportedly been declared blind following a prison attack at HMP Frankland in County Durham (Image: PA)Soham murderer Ian Huntley has allegedly been declared blind following an assault in prison. ‌Huntley, 52, was urgently taken to hospital last Thursday after the attack at HMP Frankland in County Durham. ‌Earlier this week, the Mirror disclosed that if Huntley recovers, he will not be returned to the prison known as Monster Mansion. ‌Reports suggest that Huntley was given just a 5% chance of survival after being hit multiple times, resulting in serious head injuries. The Sun now reports that Huntley has been declared blind after being hit in the eyes.

Its owner claimed Oak Alyn Hall was targeted by thieves and arsonists – but the final straw was a “shocking and unexpected” break-in by a ghost hunter. The 20-bed former manor house is listed for auction on April 14-15 with a guide price exceeding £400,000. At the time, local opposition was building against Oak Alyn’s planned conversion to a 28-bed house of multiple occupancy (HMO). View 4 Images The Victorian manor house is again being offered at auction (Image: Auction House North West (Commercial))‌As opposition grew against Mr Babar’s HMO bid, it emerged private sector contractor Clearsprings was bidding to house migrants at the property. He said the company never offered to buy Oak Alyn Hall and “nothing was on the table”.

Limited edition scarf unveiled ahead of Women's League Cup Final. T hey are made to champion the rise of the women's game and enable fans to show their supporView 3 Images The limited edition comes in time for the finalA fashion designer has unveiled a limited edition scarf ahead of the Women's League Cup Final. ‌View 3 Images A London fashion designer has unveiled a limited edition scarf ahead of the Women's League Cup FinalFans can tag a friend in the comments of the official Instagram post from March 6 for their chance to win. ‌T he collection is modelled exclusively by content creators embedded in the women's football space. Together we have created a unique piece, with broad appeal, that represents the great diversity of football fans.

Prem cult hero with 189 appearances now sells paintings and produces FA Cup Diogo Jota tributeA former Premier League star has produced a tribute to Wolves and Liverpool icon Diogo JotaView 2 Images A former Premier League player has created a tribute to Diogo Jota (Image: Instagram/@jody_craddock_)Former Wolves star Jody Craddock has created a moving tribute to Diogo Jota. The artwork produced by the footballer-turned-artist will go on display before Liverpool face Wolves at Molineux in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday. ‌Jota arrived in English football after moving to Wolves from Atletico Madrid in 2017, helping the club secure Premier League promotion and subsequently qualify for European football. ‌He joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup during his spell at Anfield. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageAs both teams prepare to clash in the FA Cup, Wolves have been collaborating with their former captain Craddock to create artwork honouring Jota.

The world's first food hall dedicated to the iconic stout is soon to open. The exclusive Guinness-themed menu is being launched at Market Place Food Hall Leicester Square in London this month in celebration of St Patrick's Day, which falls on 17 March each year. Try Crumble Mania's Guinness-infused crumble for dessertAs for dessert, Crumble Mania offers its Guinness Crumble (Regular £7.95 or Large £10.95). Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, Market Place Food Hall provides the ideal destination for Londoners and visitors to come together and mark the occasion. Holly Hilton, Marketing Director at Market Place Food Halls, said: 'Leicester Square is the perfect setting for a celebration of this scale.

Congressman Tony Gonzales has ended his reelection campaign after he confessed to an extramarital affair with a staffer who eventually set herself on fire. It came just hours after Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and others called for Gonzales to drop out. 'Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election,' Johnson said in a joint statement with other top House Republicans on Thursday. Reminded that it's against House rules for a member to have an affair with a staffer, Johnson admitted it was. Both Democrats and Republicans have called on Gonzales to resign, or at a minimum, drop his bid for reelection.

Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish TimesEamonn Rothwell, the veteran chief executive of Irish Continental Group, is set for a €3.5 million dividend payment from the ferry operator in June. The company published its full year results on Thursday, declaring a final dividend of 10.95 cent per ordinary share. Rothwell owns 21.7 per cent of the company and stands to receive more than €3.5 million if the dividend payment is approved by shareholders at its annual general meeting on May 7th. The payment would then be made on June 5th to investors in the company, which operates Irish Ferries. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose €17.1 million to €150.6 million, supported by a strong performance in both divisions.