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Friday

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Here’s what Friday had to offer, sports fans.

A view of bookmakers before the races The weather was only gorgeous for racing at Leopardstown James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

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The best thing we shared today

The incredible story of how All Black Jerry Collins ended up togging out for a 2nd XI in England.

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On the record

“There’s no place for drug cheats in our gym.”

In his latest column for The42, John Kavanagh reflects on a revamped programme for drug-testing in MMA.

Where we were today

Ryan Bailey was out in sunny Malahide to catch a word with Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane ahead of that match on Sunday.

Check out the reporter with that dictaphone attached to a selfie-stick with elastic bands.

Roy Keane Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

The fixture list

  • There are six games in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday evening.
  • On Saturday, Galway and Dublin lock horns again in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at 4.45pm while the Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cup finals take place at Croke Park.
  • In the Leinster Football Championship, Laois face Kildare at 7pm, a game live on Sky Sports.

Showbiz, baby!

Not even a broken nose was going to prevent American Sevens player Georgia Page from playing on and smashing an opponent.

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There’s only one place MMA fans in Dublin should be this weekend

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