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- John O’Shea rescued Ireland as they grabbed a crucial draw against Germany in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier.
- A four-time Munster senior hurling winner called it a day as a Waterford hurler.
- Good news for Irish sport as there’s no cuts to funding for next year after today’s Budget.
- Ireland U21 international Jack Grealish has signed a new contract with Aston Villa.
- There’s been a bit of debate over what position best suits Leinster’s Ian Madigan.
- Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé is embarking on a new chapter in his career and it’s with a Cork football club.
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- Rio Ferdinand has been slapped with a ban by the FA for using an offensive term on Twitter that’s new on us.
- A fan invaded the pitch to get his shirt signed by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s game with Hong Kong today.
- Ben Flower has been hit with a pretty hefty ban following THAT punch attack in the Super League Grand Final.
- The news is still critical as regards Formula One driver Jules Bianchi after his recent crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.
- Neymar ran riot for Brazil against Japan today to achieve a new goalscoring landmark.
On The Record
“To be honest, it’s something neither of us enjoy. That was in a league game and thankfully we haven’t met each other in the championship. It’s probably only a matter of time before we do though, if we both keep going.”
Kilkenny’s Brian Hogan spoke earlier this year about what it’s like playing for O’Loughlin Gaels against a Clara team that contains his brother Keith. Next Saturday they’ll be in opposition in championship in a pretty unique occasion.
The best thing we shared
Now this is how you chip the keeper. Take a bow Federico Bernardeschi after this effort for the Italian U21′s in their 3-1 win today over Slovakia.
Showbiz, baby
We’re going to be glued to BT Sport 1 tomorrow night to see what the BOD documentary looks like. Here’s the trailer:
’”I’m good with my words as well”
