Saturday sport: Leinster face Ulster in interpro derby
The Leinster Hurling Championship begins in earnest this afternoon.
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Non-league game in England attracts 100 Spanish supporters
Harborough Town’s humble ground in Leicestershire became a destination for more than 100 Spanish fans who made the trip to watch the seventh-tier club take on St Ives Town.
Emma Murray on being named Waterford captain: 'It’s great to represent Comeragh'
Thanks to an historic success at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field in Dungarvan last October, a unique honour has come the way of Waterford’s Emma Murray in 2025.
Ramsgate manager Ben Smith reflects on the club’s Isthmian South East title success and says he hopes they get the credit they deserve
Manager Ben Smith says he hopes Ramsgate get the credit they deserve after winning the Isthmian South East title.
'Only fair and proper': Lion City Sailors call for AFC Champions League Two final to be held in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore Premier League (SPL) football club Lion City Sailors on Saturday (Apr 19) called for the AFC Champions League Two final to be held at Jalan Besar Stadium, following an official request by their opponents to play the match at what they deemed a more suitable venue.
Madrid heroics boost Arsenal’s appeal in transfer window, Arteta says
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window.
Leeds, Burnley Edge Closer To Premier League Return
Leeds and Burnley moved to the brink of promotion to the Premier League on Friday as they maintained a five-point lead over third-placed Sheffield United at the top of the Championship. Burnley came from behind to win 2-1 at Watford with goals from Zian Flemming and Josh Brownhill. The Clarets equalled a club record of 30 league games without defeat. Scott Parker's men know that victory over Sheffield United at Turf Moor on Monday will guarantee promotion. "I'm immensely proud of this group and what we have done this year. We are very close now," said Parker.
Watching Manchester United's comeback vs Lyon was emotional even from the press box
Forgive some of the soppy language, but Thursday night marked a first for this correspondent in that it was the first time I became remotely emotional in the press box.