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- Munster coach Anthony Foley has expressed his disappointment at the supporters who ironically cheered the withdrawal of Ian Keatley at the weekend.
- Connacht have secured the services of two locals for a little while at least with the re-signing of Eoin Griffin and a new contract for Tiernan O’Halloran.
- Conor McGregor looks set to make a pretty silly amount of money for his 13 seconds work against Jose Aldo on Saturday night.
- One of Westmeath’s brightest football stars, Ray Connellan, could be heading to the AFL.
- The GAA’s disciplinary system has come in for criticism from Tipperary county board secretary Tim Floyd, following Seamus Callanan’s red card at the weekend.
Away
- The draw for the knockout stages of this year’s Uefa Champions League was made and it’s bad news for Arsenal.
- Meanwhile, in the Europa League, Manchester United have been drawn to face Danish opposition in the round of 32, Jurgen Klopp will be going back to Germany with Liverpool and Tottenham are off to Florence.
- Manchester United are going backwards under Louis van Gaal, says former centre-back Rio Ferdinand.
- With the play-offs on the horizon, the Panthers and the Patriots were the big NFL winners at the weekend.
- The 2022 Ryder Cup will take place in Romefor the very first time.
The Best Thing We Shared
You know that famous Barbarians try against the All Blacks in 1973? Well, Bandon Grammar basically conjured something similar in the Bowen Shield at the weekend.
On The Record
We’d be wise to learn from every game we play. I think the day we think we’re in the company of Tipperary and Kilkenny is the day we’ll perish.”
Waterford boss Derek McGrath was frank in his assessment of things, despite the Deise’s impressive 2015 performance.
The Fixture List
There are plenty of games in the Championship down for decision on Tuesday evening. Three of the top four are in action: Brighton are away to QPR, Derby host Bristol City while Middlesbrough welcome Burnley. All fixtures kick-off at 7.45.
Showbiz, Baby!
Liverpool’s clash with West Brom was a tetchy affair and Jurgen Klopp wasn’t his normal self during the game, clashing with Tony Pulis on the touchline and refusing to shake hands at full-time.
Afterwards, he tried really hard to be difficult. But couldn’t manage it.
