We'll Leave It There So: Clare hurlers speak out, Paulie loves a Bounty and all today's sport

Also, there were some interesting developments regarding the Six Nations trophy presentation ahead of this weekend.

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The Clare hurlers released a statement backing their management team after allegations from a player that he had been ‘humiliated’ by the coaches.
The Ireland women’s rugby team play Scotland on Sunday with a chance of a Six Nations title and RTE will screen the game live.
If Ireland win the Six Nations, they will be presented with the trophy on the Murrayfield pitch over two hours after their game has ended.
Garbally College won the Connacht Schools Senior Cup while CBS Roscommon won the junior equivalent.

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Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is to return to training following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with an underage girl.
Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini has denied reports that his job is in danger.
Welsh coach Warren Gatland has criticised the Six Nations fixture-makers for giving his side tough games to start the tournament.
Chelsea have posted an article on their website detailing the lack of penalties given to them this season.

On the record

“Eating a Bounty with peppermint tea watching Grand Designs.”

That was the surprising response from Ireland captain Paul O’Connell when asked what his ‘guilty pleasure’ was.

The best thing we shared

We may have seen the worst Panenka penalty of all-time.

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Sean Farrell was at Sandymount Hotel talking to members of the Ireland women and U20 rugby teams.

The Fixture List

There is Europa League action as Everton travel to play Dynamo Kiev in their last 16 second leg.
The Post-Primary Croke Cup SAHC semi-final takes place between Thurles CBS and St Peter’s (Wexford), Carriganore in WIT at 2pm.

Showbiz, baby!

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Baseball General Manager Billy Beane, who was the subject of the book and film Moneyball, has accepted an advisory role with Dutch football team AZ Alkmaar.

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