Conor Laverty praises Down's strength to respond from setbacks
The Tailteann Cup may not be where Down wanted to be this season, but manager Conor Laverty is determined to end it with their players lifting the trophy at Croke Park on Saturday.
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FAI motion to progress with Israel games passed at EGM
The FAI’s motion to progress with the Uefa Nations League matches against Israel was passed at an EGM by 75 votes to 32 – equating to 68 per cent.
Offaly football managers Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly step down
Offaly football managers Declan Kelly and Mickey Harte have stepped down from leading the county's seniors after two seasons in charge together.
Rhasidat Adeleke withdraws from Monaco Diamond League 400m
Rhasidat Adeleke has withdrawn from Friday's Monaco Diamond League race.
Billy Bohan and Sam Illo set to make Ireland debuts against Japan on Saturday
Rookie props Billy Bohan and Sam Illo could be handed Ireland debuts in Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown with Japan.
Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness
Ireland will be without prop Jeremy Loughman due to concussion and are waiting for news on the fitness of wing Rob Baloucoune ahead of their second Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle, Australia, on Saturday.
India blown away by England pace
July 7 : England blew away India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday to inflict a record T20 defeat on the world champions and take a 2-0 lead in the series with two matches to play.
Australia lose flyhalf Gordon, flanker Hooper for France test
MELBOURNE, July 7 : Australia have suffered a major blow ahead of the second Nations Championship test against France with the loss of flyhalf Carter Gordon and loose forward Tom Hooper to injury.