Former Munster player Rory Burke dies aged 30
Tributes are being paid following the death of former Munster and Connacht prop Rory Burke aged 30.
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U.S. Olympic flag-bearers: LeBron, Phelps, Bird, Staley, more - ESPN
During each Olympics opening ceremony, each country's team is led into the event space by an athlete or delegation representative bearing his or her country's flag. On the U.S. side, the flag-bearer is usually chosen by fellow athletes and/or team captains. The practice of carrying flags into the opening ceremony began with the 1908 Summer Games in London.
Teams: Glynn on bench, Tipp hand debut to Hayes
Henry Shefflin has named Jonathan Glynn on the bench for his side's home game against Kilkenny in Salthill on Sunday.
Shamrock Rovers strike late against Galway United to earn first Premier Division victory of the season
Johnny Kenny's late goal earned Shamrock Rovers their first Premier Division win of the season after victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Women's Premier Division wrap: Peamount United start title defence with win at Cork City
The SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Peamount United got their title defence off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory against Cork City at Turners Cross on Saturday evening.
Amond on the mark as Waterford stun Drogheda
Padraig Amond's first League of Ireland goal in 14 years sealed a first victory back in the Premier Division for Keith Long’s Waterford against a dire Drogheda United.