Clare-Kilkenny rivalry a break from the traditional for both
The third successive meeting of Clare and Kilkenny at the penultimate stage of the championship is almost something of a throwback, a rivalry built on purely knockout encounters.
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Didi Hamann buoyed by Heimir Hallgrimsson's 'back to basics' talk
Didi Hamann believes the pragmatic approach of newly appointed Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson can deliver success for the Boys in Green.
Bernard Jackman has a 'sinking feeling' for Ireland's South Africa assignment
Bernard Jackman says Ireland's tour of South Africa could "turn nasty" unless Andy Farrell’s side are able to muster high-octane performances at the end of a draining season.
'Next two weeks are about the shoulders up' says Liam Sheedy
Brian Hayes was awarded the man of the match trophy following the Rebels' victory over Limerick. Hayes hailed the team's increase in intensity in training and admits they had a below-par performance in the knockout rounds so far.
PCB Retain Muhammad Yusuf, Asad Shafiq In Revamped Selection Panel
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has retained former players Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq in the revamped selection committee which will pick the teams for the home Test series against Bangladesh next month. Yousuf and Shafiq were members of the previous selection committee which picked the T20 World Cup squad. The PCB sacked members Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq after the team failed to go beyond the first round in the mega event but surprisingly has retained Yousuf and Shafiq.
Littlejohn: Ireland need to stop conceding cheap goals
If Ireland are going to take that next step and compete with the best sides in the world, they must eradicate their costly habit of conceding soft goals, reckons experienced midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn.
Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford manager
Davy Fitzgerald has resigned from his role as Waterford hurling manager after two seasons in charge.
Jasper Philipsen pips Wout van Aert to Tour de France stage 13 win
Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Deceuninck won Friday's stage 13 of the Tour de France, a 165km flat ride from Agen to Pau, pipping Wout van Aert to the line in a crash-marred sprint finale to win his second stage in four days.