Saturday sport: Ireland suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand
Ireland have lost the first test of the summer tour of New Zealand on a 42-19 scoreline in Auckland.
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Premier League relegated XI that Newcastle United could capitalise on in transfer market
One consequence of Premier League relegation is how playing squads are often decimated the following summer. In 2008-09, Newcastle United lost several key players including Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff as top-flight clubs preyed on the vulnerable situation at St James’ Park.
Shamrock Rovers see off in-form Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers made a mockery of any sense of vulnerability with a comfortable victory over the form side in the Premier Division.
LOI preview: Duff's Shels buoyant ahead of Hoops test
It was Monday night madness in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, with many sides no doubt still thinking about the outcome of their game on the midweek round of games.
Gary Rogers: JJ Lunney a great platform for Shelbourne's dynamic duo
Before May dawned, Shelbourne had yet to pick up a home win in the SSE Airtricity League this season.
Shels get past Students to keep up fine form
Sean Boyd and Jack Moylan maintained their eye for goal to keep Shelbourne on the up.
Shels getting the results they deserve - O'Brien
Shelbourne assistant manager Joey O'Brien believes that his side are finally getting the results their play and approach has deserved, following their impressive 2-1 Dublin derby victory away to St Patrick's Athletic.
Shelbourne see off St Pat's to make it three wins on the bounce
Serving the last of a three game ban, Damien Duff exacted revenge from the stands, overcoming the St Patrick's Athletic side that defeated him on his managerial debut just three months ago, after this win at Richmond Park.