We'll Leave it There So: Six Nations bonus points, All-Ireland final ref's admission and all today's sport

Plus, former darts champion Eric Bristow has apologised for his widely condemned football sex abuse comments.

cycle Ireland women’s rugby Grand Slam winner and refereeing pioneer Joy Neville and Munster rugby players Mike Sherry and Duncan Casey pictured at the Cycle Against Suicide launch at the University of Limerick. Picture Credit Brian Gavin Press 22 Picture Credit Brian Gavin Press 22

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All-Ireland final replay referee Maurice Deegan has admitted he made a mistake in not showing a black card for Dublin’s John Small.
Ireland international Dan Tuohy is in talks with Bristol over a switch from Ulster.
Thomas Barr’s Olympic exploits have been recognised as he won the national athletics award today.
West Brom winger James McClean has revealed he felt “a bit insulted” by then-Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni at Euro 2012.
2016 finalists CBC and Crescent will meet in a first-round Munster Senior Cup showdown.

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Jose Mourinho has been hit with a touchline ban for kicking a water bottle.
Former darts champion Eric Bristow has apologised for his widely condemned football sex abuse comments.
Gareth Southgate has finally been named as England’s permanent manager on a four-year deal.
The Six Nations will introduce bonus points in 2017.
Wales could look to cap Liverpool’s youngest-ever scorer, Ben Woodburn, against Ireland to fend off England’s interest.
Weeks after retiring, Jessica Ennis-Hill will receive a third world title.
Top Brasileirao clubs are to offer free loan deals to Chapecoense.

The Best Thing We Shared

Check out this documentary on the remarkable rise of the Fiji sevens team, from a tiny island to the world’s biggest stage.

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On The Record

Tony Bellew, you’re a bellend, and you’re going to get knocked out.”

David Haye gave his fight with Tony Bellew the hard sell this afternoon.

Where we were today

The Referees Handbook Launch Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

Fintan O’Toole was at the GAA’s launch of The Referees Handbook and a briefing on the ‘Mark’ rule.

The Fixture List

There is one Championship match taking place tomorrow, as QPR face Wolves.

Showbiz, Baby!

The new Mayo GAA jersey was unveiled earlier today.

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