De Villiers backs O'Mahony to lead Munster charge in URC finale
Former Munster centre Jean de Villiers believes the team will go that extra mile to help captain Peter O'Mahony get his hands on a coveted trophy.
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McMahon: Ruthless Dublin on upward curve
Dublin's devastating performance against Louth was a timely reminder of what the boys in blue are capable of, but they are still behind a number of teams in the race for Sam Maguire, according to former player Philly McMahon.
Relegation could set Wexford back years - Michael 'Brick' Walsh
Wexford hurling could be put back a few years if relegated from the Leinster SHC, according to former Waterford player Michael 'Brick' Walsh.
ROG could help Ireland by showing them their weaknesses
It was a memorable Heineken Champions Cup final last Saturday evening in the Aviva stadium, where Leinster's hopes were dashed once again at the hands of Ronan O'Gara’s La Rochelle.
Newcastle seal Champions League spot with Leicester draw
Nick Pope ensured Newcastle booked their Champions League place with a game to spare as he denied Leicester a priceless victory in their bid for Premier League survival. The Magpies' £10million summer signing kept out Timothy Castagne's volley in the second minute of stoppage time with his first save of the game to secure a 0-0 draw on a night when the home side battered at the door but were unable to find a way through.
Ferris: O'Gara won mind games ahead of Lansdowne battle
Stephen Ferris believes Ronan O'Gara got everything right - including the pre-match mind games - to ensure his La Rochelle side once again broke Leinster hearts in the Heineken Champions Cup final.
Ireland U17s: 'All of them have had different journeys'
The equation is simple for the Republic of Ireland Under-17s on Tuesday: beat hosts Hungary and Colin O'Brien's side will advance to the European Championship quarter-finals.
Juve docked 10 points over transfer irregularities
Juventus have been docked 10 points by the Italian football federation for irregularities in the club's accounting. The Serie A side were initially hit with a 15-point sanction in January but the penalty was rescinded after an appeal. The federation has now moved to issue a new punishment after the federal court of appeal intervened, meaning the club could miss out on European football next season. Before the decision, Juventus sat second in Serie A with 69 points, well adrift of the new champions Napoli.