O'Sullivan fires Ireland to victory over Wales in Pinatar Cup third placed playoff
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
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GAA now see Under-19 grade as the more appropriate start to inter-county career
The GAA believes that a move to establish Under-19 as the new minor grade at inter-county level and keep U17 games as strictly developmental will address burnout and help with the retention of young players.
Murphy banned for over a year by BHA
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been banned for 11 months after admitting to breaking rules covering Covid-19, misleading the British Horseracing Authority and prejudicial conduct and must serve an additional 100 days for two alcohol breaches.
Boris Johnson: Strip Russia of Champions League final
UK prime minister Boris Johnson says Russia should be stripped of hosting this season's Champions League final in St Petersburg. Four English sides - Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United - are in the last 16 of the competition, with the final due to be played in Russia on May 28. UEFA currently has "no plans" to change the venue from the 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena, but says it will continue to monitor the growing Ukraine-Russia crisis. Johnson, however, has made his mind up over the choice of venue by saying Russia's "pariah status" following the "renewed invasion" of Ukraine bars them from holding football games on the international stage. Speaking after announcing new sanctions on Russian banks and wealthy individuals, Johnson told the House of Commons: "A Russia that is more isolated, a Russia that has pariah status - no chance of holding football tournaments in a Russia that invades sovereign countries. "A Russia that is engaged in a bloody and debilitating conflict with a fellow Slav country. What an appalling result for President Putin. "I hope that he steps back from the brink and does not conduct a full invasion."
Munster and Leinster confirm URC fixture swap
Munster and Leinster have swapped their home and away arrangements for their interpro meetings in the United Rugby Championship this season.
'It's really important we back that up' - Connacht ready for Stormers after vital Scarlets win
Saturday's win against Scarlets will count for nothing if Connacht don't "back it up" against the Stormers this weekend, according to head coach Andy Friend.
Ireland beat Oman to qualify for T20 World Cup
Ireland secured their place at this year's T20 World Cup in Australia after beating Oman by 56 runs in their qualifying semi-final in Al Amerat.
Soccer-UK's Johnson says "inconceivable" that Russia hosts Champions League final
LONDON: Russia should not be allowed to host soccer events such as the Champions League final after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday. Britain said that it would discuss the location of the Champions League final, which is scheduled to take place in St Petersburg in May, with the relevant governing bodies.