(Ireland’s Adam McMullen pictured during the European Indoor Athletics Championships earlier today)
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- Roy Keane has been summonsed to court over the road-rage incident that he was alleged to have been involved in back in January.
- Mils Muliaina has returned to the Connacht side for tomorrow’s clash with Cardiff Blues.
- The controversial red card given to Kilkenny’s John Farrell against Dublin last month has been rescinded.
- Ulster have received some bad news, after Luke Marshall was handed a five-week suspension today.
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- Wales’ Sam Warburton is hoping a hi-tech icer will enhance his chances of being fit to face Ireland.
- Swansea’s Bafetimbi Gomis has taken to Twitter to allay concerns following his collapse on the pitch against Tottenham.
- Brendan Rodgers says Emre Can can play for any club in the world, after a series of impressive displays for Liverpool.
- It’s been confirmed that Wayne Barnes – and not Steve Walsh — will referee Ireland-Wales next weekend.
- Man United’s Jonny Evans and Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse have been charged over allegations they spat at each other.
The best thing we shared today
Adam Sandler (aka Happy Gilmore) and Bob Barker have recreated their classic fight for ‘Night of Too Many Stars’, a fundraiser for autism, which is to air in the US this weekend on Comedy Central.
On the record
“Our boxers, congratulations to [them], they always seem to do the business but we need to spread the achievements either on top 10 finishes, or personal bests, or more medals from different sports.”
Kieran Mulvey, chairman of the Irish Sports Council, is hopeful that other Irish athletes can match the success of the boxers in the near future.
Where we were today
Rugby correspondent Murray Kinsella was down in Belfast with the Irish team today.
The fixture list
- The League of Ireland returns tomorrow, with Shamrock Rovers versus St Pat’s among the matches taking place.
- There are two Pro12 games taking place tomorrow, including Connacht against Cardiff Blues.
Showbiz, baby!
Setanta came up with an interesting caption for Bryan Cullen last night.
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