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Bullish
'We got here, we're playing for our brothers, and we're playing for our friend that we have lost'
Willie le Roux explains how the death of his dear friend, Cornal Hendricks, has fuelled the Bulls for ‘mission impossible’ in Dublin.
As it happened
Sharks v Munster, URC quarter-final
Kick-off at Kings Park Stadium, Durban, is at 5:30pm.
muscle memory
Munster don't need to channel 2004 Red Sox, just their recent selves: 'Why not us... again?'
Munster with a deeper purpose are still capable of inverting the food chain against the fancied Sharks.
European champion
'I'll probably fly out to Ibiza in the morning' - Katie McCabe revels in Champions League glory
Lorraine Bray
Postponed Munster final may have to be left in rear-view with skorts, says Déise captain
helping hand
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028 increase as Uefa announce backdoor route for hosts
for the record
Clare's Aidan McCarthy clarifies that he was 'ready, willing and able to line out against Tipp'
in the diary
NFL confirms Steelers to face Vikings at Croke Park on 28 September
Pittsburgh and Minnesota will meet on Week 4 of the new NFL season at the home of Gaelic games.
Protest
Waterford to join Cork in protest against skort rule in Saturday's Munster camogie final
Both sides are united in their stance to wear shorts even if it means forfeiting the game.
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
Legend
Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps
‘The Ireland team: that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game,’ said Quinn in her retirement statement.
