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- Leinster will have Cian Healy available for Saturday’s game against Toulon after the prop had his suspension lifted.
- Martin O’Neill’s Ireland will base themselves in the city of Versailles for Euro 2016.
- RTÉ has invited expressions of interest for the sub-licence of Euro 2016 games.
- Galway’s dual star Cillian McDaid could be the latest player to head to Australia, according to reports.
- Ian Madigan is on the verge of completing a two-year move to Bordeaux.
- The FAI have announced Ireland’s ticket allocation for Euro 2016.
- Andy Lee insists Billy Joe Saunders won’t have home advantage when the pair go head-to-head in tomorrow night’s WBO world middleweight bout in Manchester.
- Leinster, Ulster and Munster have had their postponed Pro12 games rescheduled.
- The IRFU has applied to take part in World Rugby’s trial of Raleri’s protective goggles in rugby.
- Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht have all named their teams for the weekend’s European fixtures.
- Shane Long‘s magical goal against Germany was voted Ireland’s sporting moment of 2015.
Away
- The Australian FA announced their former manager Guus Hiddink as Jose Mourinho’s successor at Chelsea, before deleting their tweet.
- Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Australia-capped tighthead prop Salesi Ma’afu after he was released by Toulon.
- Long-term Man United target Thomas Muller has signed a new contract at Bayern Munich.
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When free-kick routines go wrong.
On The Record
“Rafa Benitez will not be replaced. Although some media has said he will, I repeat that coaches are appointed by the club and Benitez has come to solve a problem. He is the solution, not the problem.”
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pours cold water on speculation linking the Special One with a return to the Spanish capital.
The Fixture List
- It’s a big day in the Premier League with seven games down for decision. Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all in action.
- Andy Lee defends his WBO world middleweight title in Manchester as he faces Billy Joe Saunders.
- In the Champions Cup, Leinster welcome Toulon to the Aviva Stadium (5.15pm).
Showbiz, Baby!
Courtside seats at a basketball game is a dangerous place – as Jason Day’s wife discovered last night. Thankfully Ellie Day was discharged from hospital shortly after.
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