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Also, there was bad news for Pádraig Harrington while Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford continues his meteoric rise.

Robbie Keane and Robbie Brady Robbie Keane walks off the Turner's Cross pitch on Monday afternoon along with Robbie Brady - Keane is now a doubt for Euro 2016 because of a calf injury. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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Andrea Pirlo and David Villa are team-mates at Major League Soccer side New York City FC and they combined beautifully on Sunday as the team claimed a 2-2 draw with Orlando City SC.

Where We Were Today

The new Ireland jersey on the pitch of the Aviva Stadium Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Sean Farrell was at the Aviva Stadium for the launch of a new jersey and a new four-year sponsorship deal between the IRFU and Vodafone.

On The Record

I just got up and stood there for a while, lads were just celebrating and time stopped for a second, I saw Niyi (Adeolokun) and we came from afar and met and it was just incredible…”

Andrew Browne recounts the immediate aftermath of the full-time whistle on Saturday, when Connacht beat Leinster to win the Pro12 title.

Showbiz, Baby!

“I’m technically unemployed. Any managers, hit me up on the WhatsApp and get me a job.”

AFC Wimbledon won promotion to League 1 earlier today with Adebayo ‘The Beast’ Akinfenwa ensuring the win over Plymouth with a late, late penalty at Wembley.

 

Then, he went and gave the finest post-game interview we’ve seen in a very long time.

The Fixture List

The big one takes place at Turner’s Cross as the Republic of Ireland take in a final tune-up ahead of this summer’s European Championship.

 

Martin O’Neill’s side play host to Belarus in Cork with a 7.45pm kick-off.

And there should be lots of fun afterwards too as the 23-man squad is finalised and faxed to Uefa before the 11pm deadline.

Here’s hoping the wi-fi holds up!

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