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• Martin O’Neill faces an anxious wait on a number of Ireland’s key players ahead of Friday’s first-leg play-off against Bosnia.
• Ireland international Rob Kearney is a ‘major doubt’ for Leinster’s match with Wasps.
• Ex-Ireland international Alan Kernaghan has been named as the new manager of Glentoran.
• Connacht have a few injury worries as they prepare to fly out to Krasnoyarsk.
• It’s been a good day for Irish golfer Paul Dunne, as he secured his place at the final stage of European Tour qualifying school.

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• David Moyes’ sacking by Real Sociedad has been confirmed.
• Former Arsenal player Patrick Vieira will manage Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard in the MLS next year.
• Athletics’ reputation has been further damaged following the release of a new doping report today, with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommending that Russia be suspended from competition, while Athletics Ireland have given their response to the news.
• The Rugby Football Union confirmed an investigation is being made into allegations that England players lost money on poor investment tips from kit man Dave Tennison.

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Ryan Shawcross had a great response to Diego Costa’s BO jibe.

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Sean Farrell was at today’s Leinster press conference.

On The Record

“A lot of people think the lifestyle (in British football) is better than it is… I really enjoy my football over here — there are excellent players and coaching staff.”

Richie Towell says British football is not necessarily as alluring as some have suggested.

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