Zarak The Brave lives up to his name in Galway Hurdle
The aptly-named Zarak The Brave had to dig deep to fend off Jesse Evans to land the valuable Guinness Galway Hurdle.
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'We expect to be at our best' - Andy Farrell trusting Ireland depth vs Italy
Andy Farrell expects nothing but the best from his Ireland side in the opening game of their Rugby World Cup warm-up programme, as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
German coach pleads for time after 'historically poor' World Cup
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg asked for time to analyse the reasons behind her team's shock departure from the Women's World Cup after Thursday's 1-1 draw with South Korea saw the twice champions make a group stage exit for the first time. The draw meant the Germans, who needed to win at Brisbane's Lang Park to be sure of progressing, finished third in Group H behind winners Colombia and surprise qualifiers Morocco after the African side picked up a 1-0 win in Perth. Germany, winners of the title in 2003 and 2007, had never gone out earlier than the quarter-finals in their eight previous appearances at the tournament, but now join Brazil and Canada among the fancied nations to be going home early.
Desert Hero lands Gordon Stakes at Goodwood
Desert Hero emerged as a genuine Classic prospect as he followed up his famous Royal Ascot success by landing the John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes at Goodwood.
Al Husn denies Aidan O'Brien's Above the Curve in Nassau Stakes at Goodwood
Joseph O'Brien missed out on a surprise win in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood as an even bigger outsider Al Husn upset Blue Rose Cen and Nashwa to land the feature.
Cork's Liam Buckley confident on manager hunt despite Kevin Doherty rejection
Cork City interim boss Liam Buckley has said that it's still possible that a new manager could be appointed before the end of the season despite being rejected by Drogheda’s Kevin Doherty in recent days.
Crowley starts v Italy with three potential debuts off the bench
Jack Crowley will get a first opportunity of the summer to stake his claim at out-half for Ireland, with the Munster man starting at 10 in Saturday's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Highfield Princess heads King George Stakes field at Goodwood
John Quinn is confident ground conditions will not be a problem for his triple Group One-winning mare Highfield Princess when she bids to get back to winning ways in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood on Friday.