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30.03.2023 / 08:17

Cardiff City press conference Live: Updates as Sabri Lamouchi previews South Wales derby with Swansea City

The South Wales derby is once again nearly upon us, with Cardiff City boss Sabri Lamouchi set to get his first taste of what is the biggest game in Welsh club football.

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Gary Ballance joins rare band of cricketers who have played Test cricket for two countries

On Feb. 4, 2023, Gary Ballance stepped out at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to represent his country of birth for the first time in a Test match at the age of 33. Although there are some 70 others who have made their debuts at an older age, Balance’s story carries a difference.

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Ireland's 'Mr 57' in form with Augusta spot on table

Inspired by Ben Hogan, with a swing resembling Bryson DeChambeau - Castleknock native David Carey will make his first PGA Tour start in the US today at the Valero Texas Open.

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Shay Given believes Celtic's Joe Hart has future locked down as age will be no barrier for keeper

There's an iconic picture that does the rounds of Shay Given in his Celtic kit alongside Gordon Marshall, Packie Bonner, Stewart Kerr and trialist Brad Friedel.

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Netherlands matches crucial for Proteas' Cricket World Cup hopes

Two end-of-season one-day international matches between South Africa and the Netherlands would not normally attract much attention - but the games this weekend are crucial for the Proteas.

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Canadian women's soccer coach Priestman names 25 players for April camp, friendly in France

Canada can now boast two Manchester United players on its women's national team roster.

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Katie McCabe injury fears as Arsenal reach Champions League semi-finals

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Women's Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers edge battling Wexford Youths

A goal in each half from Jess Gargan and Aine O'Gorman saw Shamrock Rovers get past a tough Wexford Youths challenge in Tallaght in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

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Georgia OL prospect the first commit for new Notre Dame OL coach Joe Rudolph

New Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph pulled in his first recruit by continuing to chase a prospect he initially wanted at his last job. Three-star offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp (Roswell High School; Ga.) committed to the Irish on Wednesday afternoon, picking Notre Dame over Rudolph’s former employer, Virginia Tech, as well as Georgia Tech and North Carolina.

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A Cora Staunton comeback could revitalise Mayo - Nadine Doherty

Cora Staunton could still do a job for Mayo, believes former Donegal star Nadine Doherty.

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French Claim outclasses Navan rivals

Irish Derby third French Claim is to be campaigned over staying trips in future having landed short odds on his comeback at Navan.

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Antoine Dupont: France captain named Six Nations player of the championship as Ireland stars miss out

France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for the third time in four years. Dupont becomes just the second player to win the award three times (2020, 2022 and 2023) after former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll (2006, 2007 and 2009), with the scrum-half winning 26 per cent of the fan vote on the Six Nations website. Ad The 26-year-old beat team-mates Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud to the prize as well as Ireland Grand Slam winners Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen.

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Ireland back Enya Breen to miss rest of Six Nations

Ireland back Enya Breen has been ruled out of the rest of the TikTok Women's Six Nations with a knee injury.

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Comer: Diving has always been part of the game

Diving and "buying frees" has always been part of the GAA, according to Galway forward Damien Comer.

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Jackman: No obvious weakness in Leinster's game

Bernard Jackman says there is no obvious weakness in Leinster's game for Ulster to exploit, if they want to pull off a shock in Saturday's Champions Cup Round of 16 meeting at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

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O'Connor embracing 'privilege' of another tough summer

It may be a stretch too far to prove his fitness for Sunday's Division 1 Allianz Football League final at Croke Park, but Mayo’s record scorer Cillian O’Connor is desperately hoping to get the green light to face Galway.

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Shakib, Liton shine in record Bangladesh win over Ireland

Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets and Liton Das hit a quick-fire half-century as Bangladesh hammered Ireland by 77 runs in the second T20 to seal the three-match series 2-0 in Chittagong on Wednesday.

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Shakib Al Hasan Becomes Leading T20I Wicket Taker As Bangladesh Defeat Ireland

Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets and Litton Das hit a quick-fire half-century as Bangladesh hammered Ireland by 77 runs in the second T20 to seal the three-match series 2-0 in Chittagong on Wednesday. Litton hit a career-best 83 off 41 balls and Rony Talukdar made 44 off 23 as the two openers guided Bangladesh to 202-3 in a rain-reduced 17 overs. Shakib then claimed 5-22 to restrict Ireland to 125-9 and become the leading international wicket-taker in T20s, overtaking New Zealander Tim Southee's 134 wickets. Curtis Campher top-scored for Ireland with 50 but it came much too late.

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Antoine Dupont named Six Nations Player of the Championship for third time

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time.

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Waterford swoop to appoint Keith Long as new boss

Keith Long has returned to management, taking over at Waterford FC just 48 hours on from the departure of Danny Searle.

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Damage limitation far from Ireland thoughts

Hannah O'Connor insists Ireland have no intention of going into damage limitation mode when they face France in their TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash on Saturday.

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France's Dupont named Six Nations player of the tournament

France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

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Ireland’s Grand Slam winners snubbed as Antoine Dupont wins Six Nations award

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time.

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Paralympic sprint champion Jason Smyth announces retirement aged 35

The six-times Paralympic sprint champion Jason Smyth has announced his retirement at the age of 35.

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29.03.2023 / 14:21

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Manchester United have been told how much Randal Kolo Muani transfer will cost them

Manchester United's pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani may have already suffered a setback after one of the Bundesliga club's chiefs revealed how much it would cost to buy the forward.

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France captain Kylian Mbappé is leading an exciting new generation

I t seems like only yesterday that Kylian Mbappé was a fresh-faced teenager, his knee slides propelling Monaco to the Ligue 1 title and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. He is now 24, a Paris Saint-Germain player and the captain of France. Is this a new era for Didier Deschamps’ side or is it just a reminder of how quickly time moves as one ages? On the evidence of France’s two wins in the international break – 4-0 over the Netherlands and 1-0 over the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifying – the evidence points to the former.

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Antoine Dupont named Six Nations Player of the Championship

Antoine Dupont has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time in four years.

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Litton Das Smashes Fastest Fifty By Bangladesh Batter In T20Is

Opener Litton Das smashed the fastest half-century by a Bangladesh batter in T20Is on Wednesday. Litton accomplished this landmark during Bangladesh's second T20I of the three-match series against Ireland at Chattogram. After Bangladesh were put to bat, Litton Das had a lucky reprieve in the fourth over when George Dockrell shelled a catch in the deep off Mark Adair and conceded a six. Das followed it up with back-to-back boundaries and never looked back from there.

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29.03.2023 / 13:45

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'He'll be a superstar' - Manchester United fans give verdict on new Erik ten Hag striker targets

Manchester United fans have been reacting to the news that the club are monitoring both Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani.