(Alex Houlden of Bray during the Vinnie Murray Cup 1st Round match between Presentation College Bray and Catholic University School at Donnybrook)
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- Ex-Ireland international Stephen Hunt is back in football after joining Coventry on a short-term deal.
- Kerry have named an experimental team for the upcoming McGrath Cup fixture against Clare, while there are five changes to Cork’s team for their McGrath Cup clash with Waterford.
- Ireland, Munster and Garryowen rugby legend Paddy Reid has passed away.
- Conor McGregor is set to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197.
- Ireland striker Robbie Keane is one step closer to becoming a coach.
- Craig Gilroy features in Ulster’s Champions Cup starting XV, while Connacht have kept changes to a minimum for their Pro12 clash at the weekend and Munster have included Keith Earls and Conor Murray in their side to face Stade Francais.
- It’s been confirmed that Sky Box Office will show Carl Frampton’s fight with Scott Quigg.
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- Luis Suarez has received a two-match ban for his part in the Espanyol tunnel scuffle.
- UFC will host ‘landmark events’ in two European countries for the first time.
- Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have played down reports of a bust-up between Diego Costa and Oscar.
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The Fixture List
- There’s plenty of FA Cup action, including Sheffield United’s trip to take on Man United at Old Trafford.
- The Champions Cup continues, with Stade Francais up against Munster on Saturday and Oyonnax taking on Ulster on Sunday.
- There’s no shortage of GAA games, including Dublin v DCU in the O’Byrne Cup and Kerry v Clare in the McGrath Cup.
- Killester take on Templeogue in the basketball Men’s Semi, while WIT face Killester in the Women’s semi.
- It’s another action-packed day in horse racing at Punchestown on Saturday.
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