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Irish and German supporters outside the stadium before this game. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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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.

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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”

LIVE: Germany v Ireland, Euro 2016 qualifier

Own up – which one of you backed Ireland to win 8-0 tonight?