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C'ship wrap: Kelly strike pauses Burnley celebrations

Georgie Kelly's fired home a late equaliser as Burnley's Championship title celebrations were paused as the leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Sheffield United's 1-0 win over Bristol City meant the Clarets could not wrap up the silverware this evening. Burnley needed to better the Blades' result to seal top spot but their celebrations were delayed on Tuesday. Scott Twine gave the visitors - already promoted to the Premier League - a first-half lead at Rotherham but Vitinho's own goal levelled it. Manuel Benson's strike with nine minutes left looked like giving Vincent Kompany's side the victory until the Millers struck four minutes later when ex-Bohemians striker Kelly equalised from close range to keep Burnley's title celebrations on ice. James McAtee gave the second-placed Blades a 1-0 win over the Robins to leave Paul Heckingbottom's side 10 points behind Burnley with four games remaining. They are eight points ahead of third-placed Luton, who go to Reading on Wednesday.

Youth providing hope for Ireland says number eight Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird amid Six Nations struggles

Ireland No.8 Deirbhile Nic A Bhaird insists 'good things are coming' despite a difficult start to the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations. While results have been difficult to come by, the performance of their young forwards has been a cause for optimism.

Could we be set for a season of sporting disruptions?

Protests at sporting events have made considerable headlines in recent days, the latest of which came at the Crucible in Sheffield last night, when anti-fossil fuel protesters interrupted the World Snooker Championships.

Leinster U20: Dublin surge past fancied Meath in Navan

Meath 0-10 Dublin 0-14

Expected Notre Dame wide receiver depth suddenly in question with Lorenzo Styles’ possible position move, Kaleb Smith’s retirement

A genuine part of why Notre Dame lost the 2021 Fiesta Bowl was that receiver Braden Lenzy’s legs were zapped late by running a program-record 70 routes. The Irish were down to four receivers that day, thus costing Lenzy any plays off.

Youth providing hope for Ireland says Nic a Bhaird

Ireland No.8 Deirbhile Nic A Bhaird insists 'good things are coming' despite a difficult start to the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations. While results have been difficult to come by, the performance of their young forwards has been a cause for optimism. Ad Of the four players to have started in the front row for Ireland this campaign, all are under the age of 30 including 18-year-old Sadhbh McGrath who has caught the eye in her first Championship.

'It's the end of an era' - Popular Irish pub closes its doors for a final time after 32 years

A popular Irish pub that’s been at the heart of its community for 32 years will close its doors for a final time tonight.

Craig Gilroy to leave Ulster

Craig Gilroy has confirmed he will leave Ulster at the end of the current campaign, ending 13 seasons with his home province.

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C'ship wrap: Kelly strike pauses Burnley celebrations

Youth providing hope for Ireland says number eight Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird amid Six Nations struggles

Could we be set for a season of sporting disruptions?

Leinster U20: Dublin surge past fancied Meath in Navan

Expected Notre Dame wide receiver depth suddenly in question with Lorenzo Styles’ possible position move, Kaleb Smith’s retirement

Youth providing hope for Ireland says Nic a Bhaird

'It's the end of an era' - Popular Irish pub closes its doors for a final time after 32 years

Craig Gilroy to leave Ulster