Jimmy Dunne & James Talbot called into Ireland squad
QPR defender Jimmy Dunne and Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot have been called up to Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania.
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Eddie Howe: Newcastle players must get defeats out of their system, forge new bonds on Dubai trip
DUBAI: Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle United’s trip to Dubai can help forge new friendships and strengthen unity ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League run-in.
'It has been very frustrating for him' - Munster hoping Jenkins return can give them an extra edge
The return of Jason Jenkins could give Munster an extra edge in the final third of the season, according to senior coach Stephen Larkham.
'It's been a long time' - Bale fit and ready for Wales' historic World Cup qualification tilt
Gareth Bale has declared himself fit for Wales' World Cup play-off and says it would be an "incredible achievement" to end the country's 64-year wait to be at the tournament in Qatar. Bale dropped out of the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona with what the Wales camp have described as a "little niggle". But Bale will start Thursday's play-off semi-final against Austria in Cardiff, saying he is in "very good shape" and solely focused on the sell-out clash and not whether this could be the final chapter of his World Cup career. "For sure it will be one of biggest games I've played in," said 32-year-old Bale, a serial winner at club level with Real over the last decade, where he has won four Champions League titles and three FIFA Club World Cups among other trophies. "Qualifying for a World Cup is something I want to achieve for the fans, the country. It's definitely a massive game, we all want to do well. "I remember (growing up) loving watching the tournament. Brazilian Ronaldo, Samba football, they were probably my first memories. "It's a dream come true for everyone to play in a World Cup. To do it for Wales would be an incredible achievement. It's been a long time. "But we're thinking solely about the game tomorrow and not that far ahead."
Everton's Andros Townsend suffers season-ending ACL injury
Everton winger Andros Townsend will miss the rest of the season after suffering anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage in the FA Cup defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday last.
RTÉ Rugby pod: Six Nations lessons, new captain Fryday and Devin Toner to retire
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
UK PM Johnson backs creation of independent regulator for English football
British prime minister Boris Johnson has backed the creation of an independent regulator in English football to deal with the game's finances, club ownership and corporate governance. Conservative lawmaker Tracey Crouch, who led a fan-led review of governance in English soccer, said earlier this month that the establishment of an independent regulator is likely to become government legislation this year.
'For me it smacks of a massive opportunity' - New Zealand tour brings great potential says O'Gara
Ronan O'Gara believes Ireland can marry the best of both worlds on their summer tour of New Zealand.