Friday 31 March

Today's Top Stories

# Teamsheet

Snyman to make Champions Cup debut as Munster name team to face Sharks

# Team news

James Ryan to captain Leinster as 14 Grand Slam winners return to face Ulster

# Golf

Padraig Harrington one off the lead after first round 68 on PGA Tour in Texas

Derry face Dublin at 1.45pm on Sunday, followed by Galway against Mayo at 4pm.

# League lessons

Final call: Who is best placed to take Kerry's All-Ireland crown?

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# It's Quizness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely were you paying attention this week?

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# Setbacks

Double blow for Ireland and West Brom as O'Shea and Molumby injured

O’Shea’s season looks to be over after he sustained a knee injury against France.

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# Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius denied early release for the murder of his girlfriend following parole hearing

The former Olympic runner will be able to bid for freedom again in August 2024, South African authorities have said.

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# Podcast

Crowley gets his chance: Champions and Challenge Cup preview

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Leinster-Ulster, Sharks-Munster and Benetton-Connacht.

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Sponsored

Galway-Mayo rivalry and Dublin aim to make amends: Allianz Football League talking points

Four huge games in store this weekend in Croke Park.

# Challenge

Ukraine slams Wimbledon's decision to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Competitors from the two countries will be able to enter the Grand Slam in July if they compete as ‘neutral’ athletes.

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# Rugby Sevens

Disappointing day for Ireland at Hong Kong Sevens

Women’s team chasing Olympic qualification had two losses, while men’s side were defeated by South Africa.

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# We are live

The 42 paywall is now live: here's how to unlock full access

Just choose your subscription package to access all areas.

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# Cricket

Paul Stirling leads Ireland to maiden Bangladesh win

Visitors raced to 126-3 in 14 overs after bowling out their hosts for 124 in Chittagong.

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# Team news

James Ryan to captain Leinster as 14 Grand Slam winners return to face Ulster

Alan O’Connor to lead Ulster in Champions Cup showdown at the Aviva stadium.

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# The Starters

Hansen and Aki return as Connacht name six Ireland internationals to face Benetton

Andy Friend’s side will travel to Treviso this weekend.

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# Teamsheet

Snyman to make Champions Cup debut as Munster name team to face Sharks

King’s Park in Durban hosts Saturday’s game.

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# world cup prep

Katie McCabe included and three new call-ups as Ireland name squad for USA games

Ireland play the USA next Saturday 8 April in Austin, Texas and on Tuesday 11 Apriln in St Louis, Missouri.

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# Pen to Paper

Armagh star Mackin makes AFLW move to join Melbourne

Mackin will link up with her younger sister Blaithin and Dublin player Sinead Goldrick.

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# JGP

'I used to look at the lads coming back and think, 'Holy hell, how do you do that?'

Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park returns for tomorrow’s clash with Ulster.

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# the cat

Ulster flyer Baloucoune eyeing World Cup spot with Ireland

The 25-year-old Enniskillen man has had injury frustration this season.

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# Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

Plenty for fans to watch over the next few days.

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# legacy

'I would go on a camel' - World Cup plans, growth of the game and overdue recognition

Olivia O’Toole is a legendary figure in Irish women’s football.

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# Golf

Padraig Harrington one off the lead after first round 68 on PGA Tour in Texas

Leona Maguire fired an opening round 72 on the LPGA Tour.

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# Champions Cup

'When there's that European buzz around, teams go to another level'

Calvin Nash looks ahead to Munster’s Champions Cup clash with the Sharks.

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# Preview

Huge weekend for Irish provinces as European Cup rugby returns with a bang

All four provinces are in action on Saturday.

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# Hopeful

Ireland teenage star not giving up on World Cup dream amidst cruciate comeback

Ellen Molloy is ‘going to do everything I can’ to ensure her availability for selection.

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# League lessons

Final call: Who is best placed to take Kerry's All-Ireland crown?

Sunday’s Allianz League finals have the feel of a Croke Park audition for the leading four contenders to take Kerry’s Sam Maguire crown.

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# Hats Off

Bumper double takes Willie Mullins over 200 Irish winners for the season

Junta Marvel and Mirazur West were in top form today.

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# Relief

Boost for Ireland as Katie McCabe avoids long-term injury ahead of World Cup - report

The Arsenal star limped off in the closing minutes of last night’s Champions League quarter-final win.

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# response

Richarlison: I wasn’t 'mutiny leader' behind Conte's Tottenham exit

A journalist on TyC Sports accused Richarlison and Cristian Romero of giving Spurs an ultimatum over Conte’s future.

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# world cup winner

Jones' remarkable journey since leaving Munster will continue with England

The 35-year-old is one of the highest-rated young coaches in rugby.

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# when worlds collide

'We're involved in a WhatsApp group in Crossmaglen. There'd be a bit of banter'

Tony McEntee’s Sligo will take on Oisín McConville’s Wicklow in the Division 4 final on Saturday.

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# Star Of The Show

Derry City midfielder named League of Ireland player of the month

Jordan McEneff netted twice in the month of February.

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# Looking Back

'Embarrassing and degrading' - Shane Long reveals hurt at losing Ireland number 9 jersey

The striker was not happy with Stephen Kenny’s decision.

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# stepping up

'His ceiling is quite high, you can see he’s still adding layers to his game'

Is Davd Hawkshaw a ready made replacement for Jack Carty at 10 for Connacht?

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# Unhappy

Ansu Fati's father threatens to move son from Barcelona

The player’s minutes on the pitch have been limited of late.

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# Irish Abroad

Ex-Ireland international Felix Jones to leave Springboks and join England

The former Munster man will link up with Steve Borthwick after the World Cup.

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Thu 2:15 PM

# Team news

Dannah O'Brien gets first Six Nations start at out-half for Ireland against France

Head coach Greg McWilliams has made five changes to the team which lost 31-5 to Wales.

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# honoured

All Irish WNT players to be given a cap as part of 50-year celebrations

Vera Pauw says it is ‘so important to show appreciation to those who went before us’.

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Thu 1:25 PM

# Analysis

How instinctive, creative Antoine Frisch has become a key man for Munster

The France native has helped to transform the southern province’s attack this season.

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# parole hearing

Oscar Pistorius expected to attend parole hearing 10 years after killing girlfriend

The former Olympic runner was convicted of killing Reeva Steenkamp by shooting her multiple times through a toilet door in his home on Valentine’s Day 2013.

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# Worry

'Thanks for the kind messages' - McCabe set for scan as Arsenal reach Champions League semis

McCabe was pictured on crutches and wearing a protective boot after the game.

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# forever home

'Till my last days' - Hamilton plans to finish career at Mercedes

There were claims that he was set to seek a move elsewhere.

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# Physical presence

Anthony Nash: Smart puckouts alone can't undo Limerick - rivals need big target men too

Brains, pace, accuracy and size are necessary to keep the All-Ireland champions guessing.

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# Sidelined

'These are the weeks that you live for in Leinster' - Ryan back in blue

Second row James Ryan is excited to be back in blue this weekend.

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