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- Joe Schmidt and the IRFU have responded to ‘grossly inaccurate’ criticisms from Leinster coach Matt O’Connor.
- Donncha Ryan has been named in the Munster starting XV for the first time in 13 long months.
- Paul Scholes reckons Jack Grealish should do what he did and choose England over the Republic of Ireland.
- Meanwhile, John Giles feels all the hype surrounding Grealish is justified and that Martin O’Neill should start the youngster against Scotland.
- Everyone calm down. Joe Schmidt is trying to influence Paulie on his next career move.
Away
- The draw was made for the Champions League semi-finals and Bayern coach Pep Guardiola will be reunited with plenty of old pals.
- Aussie star Quade Cooper is joining every other high-profile rugby player and signing for Toulon.
- Sunderland’s Adam Johnson was charged with three counts of sexual activity with a 15 year-old girl and one count of grooming but he’s available for selection tomorrow as his club refuse to reprimand him.
- If you’re looking for tickets for Mayweather v Pacquiao, the very best of luck.
- Contract rebel Raheem Sterling says all the criticism goes ‘in one ear and out the other’.
The best thing we shared
This was pretty ridiculous from LeBron as he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 3-0 playoff series win over the Boston Celtics.
Only good to make #3 on the list of top 10 NBA Plays? We loved it.
On the record
I love it when someone says such-and-such had a good game. And Keane says: ‘That’s his job. He’s supposed to have a good game.’ He’s right. That footballer’s getting paid 200 fucking grand a week… what’s he supposed to do? He’s meant to run faster than the fella besides him. Jesus, that’s mad. I can see a lot of similarities between me and Roy Keane.”
The fixture list
It’s a hectic day tomorrow so pick your poison carefully.
There are eight Premier League games down for decision (all 3pm kick-off unless otherwise stated):
- Southampton v Tottenham (12.45)
- Burnley v Leicester
- Crystal Palace V Hull
- Newcastle v Swansea
- QPR v West Ham
- Stoke v Sunderland
- West Brom v Liverpool
- Man City v Aston Villa (5.30)
It promises to be a busy day in the Championship too with the penultimate weekend and Watford could secure promotion if they win and other results go their way.
There’s some domestic action too with Bray facing Galway (5.45 k/o) and Limerick taking on Shamrock Rovers (6.30 k/o).
- There’s Pro-12 rugby action as well with two provinces in action. Connacht host Glasgow at 1.05 while it’s Munster v Treviso at 3.05.
- It’s AP McCoy’s last hurrah as he rides at Sandown. He has two races and takes the saddle with Mr Mole (3:15) and Box Office (4:25). Have the tissues at the ready because it will be emotional.
- In GAA, there are two divisional finals at HQ tomorrow evening. Armagh meet Fermanagh in the third tier decider at 7.15 while in the curtain-raiser, Offaly clash with Longford at 5.15.
- And it’s a big weekend for Irish athletics as the ‘Swim Bike Run Eat Expo’ gets underway tomorrow morning at 8am.
Showbiz, baby
The proposed new football stadium in Los Angeles will shoot lightning when probable tenants (the current) San Diego Chargers score.
If that doesn’t say La-La-Land, we don’t know what does.
