Crackers on paper but shadowboxing may yet prevail
Before we get onto the big games at the weekend - which should be bigger still if we tweaked the format - we might pause and reflect on the drama of Clones last weekend.
County Ulster Sport News
Analysing the method and madness of GAA penalty shootout
A top GAA goalkeeping coach has said that the introduction of penalty shoot-outs has led to such a scrutiny on takers' technique and preferred side that the data is almost becoming irrelevant – with a return to instinct over information now prevailing for both shooter and goalkeeper.
Paul Flynn: Forget Derry and Armagh - Tyrone are best team in Ulster
Derry and Armagh might have played out a thrilling Ulster final on Sunday afternoon, but the most dangerous team in the province was at home with their feet up, according to RTÉ Sport pundit Paul Flynn.
Sunday sport: Dublin face Lout, Armagh take on Derry in Championship clashes
Dublin lead Louth by 1-13 to 0-08 in the Leinster Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park.
Friend left to rue missed Connacht opportunities
Connacht boss Andy Friend admitted his side were second best as they bowed out of the BKT URC at the semi-final.
Conor Laverty's Down outgun Waterford despite slow start
On paper it should have been an easy match-up for Down on home turf against Waterford who are second from bottom in the lowest league tier.
Manie Libbok instrumental as Stormers defeat Connacht to reach URC final
Manie Libbok was instrumental as reigning champions the DHL Stormers overcame a nervy start to beat Connacht 43-25 and book their place in the United Rugby Championship final.
Connacht bow out but go down fighting at Stormers
Connacht bowed out of the BKT United Rugby Championship after losing their semi-final to the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.