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(Valeria Straneo, Mark English, Fionnuala Britton and Leonard Komon ahead of the 2015 SPAR Great Ireland Run which takes place tomorrow in the Phoenix Park)
HomeMunster have recalled three of Ireland’s Six Nations-winning trio for their trip to Edinburgh in the Pro12 tomorrow.Meanwhile, Leinster have opted to rest several of their front-liners including Sean O’Brien for the weekend with an eye on their Champions Cup semi-final.Zach Tuohy continued his impressive start to the AFL season as he kicked a ‘sensational goal’ for Carlton in Perth.Leinster are set to announce the signing of former star Isa Nacewa early next week.Michael Murphy returns from suspension for Donegal while Cork have rung the changes for the sides’ league semi.Connacht and Ulster have named their starting XVs for Saturday’s derby in Galway but Mils Muliaina remains sidelined through injury.
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(Ireland’s Natalya Coyle in action during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Rome)
AwayLegendary cricket commentator and former Australian leg-spinner Richie Benaud has died aged 84.Jordan Spieth continued his charge as the Masters with the young American extending his lead to five shots. Updates to follow here.The French Rugby Federation today invited applicants to succeed Philippe Saint-André as France’s head coach after the World Cup.This season is not yet over but Liverpool have unveiled their new kit during a launch at Anfield.Rio Ferdinand won’t get the opportunity to renew his rivalry with John Terry this weekend as the defender is set to miss QPR’s clash with Chelsea.
(A portrait of Richie Benaud is placed next to an Australian Cricket Jacket at Lord’s as a tribute to the former captain of Australia and commentator who has died aged 84)
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Wexford may have finished bottom of Division Three but this audacious chip from Ciarán Lyng was one of the highlights of their campaign.
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On The Record
Wayne Rooney knows there is more than just three points at stake on Sunday as United welcome City to Old Trafford.
Where We Were Today
Paul Dollery is in Inchicore for tonight’s SSE Airtricity League game between St Pat’s and Cork City.
The Fixture ListIt’s a busy weekend of Premier League action with Sunday’s Manchester Derby the stand-out fixture.The Pro12 reaches a crucial juncture with all four provinces in action on Saturday.The Masters continues at Augusta National with the chasing pack attempting to hunt down Jordan Spieth.The Hogan Cup final takes place at GAA HQ tomorrow at 3.15pmShowbiz, Baby!
Sheamus wasn’t afraid of feeling the wrath of the Three Arena crowd last night as he told the people of Ireland to pay their water charges. As you can imagine, it didn’t go down well.
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It’s squeaky bum time and here’s 5 Premier League talking points ahead of the weekend6 key PS Chorca Dhuibhne and Roscommon CBS players in the Hogan Cup final