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- Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan finally got a full-time position, as he was announced as the top man at Biarritz.
- Nicolas Roche had a nasty accident on the gruelling sixth stage of the Giro D’Italia, losing 15 minutes in the classifications.
- Ulster and Ireland centre Paddy Wallace announced his retirement from playing at the age of 34.
- Henry Shefflin admitted that he’s unlikely to be fit in time for the start of the Championship, as he recovers from a stress fracture in his foot.
- As Gavin Duffy gets back in the footballing mix with Mayo, we recalled several other rugby stars who have GAA links.
Away
- Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was charged with double murder in the US.
- Falcao’s dad confirmed that the Monaco striker is a real doubt for the World Cup, with the Columbian attempting to come back from ACL surgery.
- The deal remains unconfirmed, but reports continue to link Louis van Gaal to the Manchester United job.
- Former Ireland and Munster out-half Ronan O’Gara is in a spot of bother over in the Top 14.
- Jack Wilshere contacted Paul Scholes after the Man United legend criticised him on Sky Sport.
The best thing we shared
For those who prefer the pass to the finish, this compilation is pure class. Assists are better than goals.
On the record
People have the perception of us as a mediocre team. I really don’t think we are. We have a squad of players that are good enough to challenge for the World Cup. That is my aspiration, to win the World Cup.”
Sean O’Brien [the younger one] outlined his ambitions for the Ireland U20s at next month’s IRB Junior World Championship, where he will captain the side.
Where we were today
Niall Kelly headed over to Croke Park to catch up with Henry Shefflin and Padraic Maher. Read what Shefflin had to say tomorrow morning.
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The fixture list
Here’s what’s coming up tomorrow:
- Basketball: The NBA play-offs continue with the Pacers at the Wizards [1.00am Irish time] and the Thunder up against the Clippers [3.30am]. Game Six!
- Rugby: Munster are away to Glasgow in the Pro12 semi-finals [7.35pm], while Jonny Sexton’s Racing Métro face the might of Toulon in the last four of the Top 14 [7.45pm Irish time]. In the Premiership, Niall Morris’ Leicester take on Northampton [7.45pm].
- Soccer: There are four games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, including leaders St. Pat’s away to UCD [7.45pm]. Three First Division games take place too, with Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers B [8.00pm] a potential highlight.
- Giro: The riders face a 211km trek from Frosinone to Foligno. Michael Matthews remains the race leader ahead of the flat seventh stage.
- Golf: Eddie Pepperell leads the way as the Spanish Open moves into its second day of action.
Showbiz baby!
Liverpool’s Daniel Agger was determined to leave Ireland with a nice momento of his visit here. That’s Limerick city!
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Gee whizz… you need to erase the history on that, mate.”
