Players not deaf to the infamous Lansdowne hush
"We have a good record at home and that's largely down to the supporters, who create a really good atmosphere and we feed off that." - Hugo Keenan interview in Ireland v Italy programme.
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'Hungry' Bayern Munich Turn Focus To Lazio After Bayer Leverkusen Humbling
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer insisted on Tuesday there is no leadership problem at the club after a stinging defeat by Bayer Leverkusen put their long reign as German champions under threat. Reeling from a 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Leverkusen, Bayern head to Lazio on Wednesday knowing only a deep run in the Champions League will salvage their season. Bayern have won the Bundesliga each of the past 11 years but now trail Leverkusen by five points, and Neuer said it is not just up to the senior players to turn the situation around.
ATP roundup: Hubert Hurkacz survives marathon in Rotterdam
Polish No. 4 seed Hubert Hurkacz outlasted a hearty challenge from Czech foe Jiri Lehecka and won 6-3, 6-7 (9), 7-6 (9) in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open on Tuesday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Joe McCarthy takes influence from NFL but committed to Ireland
New Ireland star Joe McCarthy has been taking inspiration from American football but has no plans to follow former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit in chasing an NFL career.
Leclerc hails 'healthier' Ferrari after first laps
:Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sounded positive on Tuesday after their first laps in the car they hope will challenge dominant Formula One champions Red Bull this season.
Leclerc knew about Hamilton talks before signing Ferrari extension
Charles Leclerc said on Tuesday he knew about Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari talks before signing his own contract extension with the Italian Formula One team last month.
Ferrari's New F1 Car Unveiled For Final Season Before Lewis Hamilton's Arrival
Ferrari unveiled their new SF-24 car on Tuesday, ready for the upcoming Formula One season which will be the last before Lewis Hamilton joins the Italian team from rivals Mercedes. The team head into their 2024 campaign, which has been overshadowed by seven-time F1 champion Hamilton agreeing to join next year, trying to recover ground on all-conquering Red Bull. And Ferrari unveiled the SF-24 to their legion of fans with a short and low-key video, adding in a statement that "a small audience of guests" were given a live viewing of the new car.
Leclerc hopes new Ferrari F1 car will be easier to drive
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sounded positive on Tuesday at the launch of a 2024 car they expected to be easier to drive and develop through the longest of Formula One seasons.