If only there was a World Cup for battling, brave, sporting losses.

Ireland would be champions many times over.

And so the French rolled into town, went heavy on the garlic and The Boys In Green came close but failed to collect that coveted cigar.

Next up are The Pizza Pasta Boys in Rome on Saturday week.

A time to avoid banana skins.

Down in Chennai the Indian cricketers have rebounded and are hot favourites to square the series.

Murmurings of discontent are emanating from the English camp over pitch preparation and umpiring decisions.

Same gig for both sides. All is fair in love, cricket and rugby.

Closer to home The Boys From Anfield were once again gunned down, this time by Leicester.

Refereeing decisions are going against them.

C’est la vie.

All is fair in love, cricket, rugby and football.

Out in the real world The Vaccine Cavalry have arrived.

Visions of draught Guinness and cocktails are beginning to form.

It’s all good.

Almost.

A bientot mes amis.