Connacht centre Bundee Aki practices his kicking at the Sportsground. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

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• Two Irish Olympians stormed to a podium finish at a World Cup event. 
• ‘King’ Henry Shefflin has called a press conference for tomorrow.
• James McClean is Ireland’s major injury doubt for Sunday’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

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• Peter Qually is putting Dungarvan on the MMA map.
• Galway United defender Sam Oji has a fairly unique approach to appealing red cards.
• Ireland Women winger Alison Miller would like a chance to play on a 3G pitch at home.

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• Remember Carlo Cudicini? He’s now working for the FAI.
• Wayne Rooney‘s Spanish lessons are paying dividends.

South Africa's Francois Du Plessis dives to make his ground while batting against New Zealand Ross Setford Ross Setford

• A stunning six on the penultimate ball gave New Zealand a Cricket World Cup semi-final win over South Africa.
• Australia coach Michael Cheika has backed  flanker David Pocock after he made complaints of homophobic slurs made by an opponent.

The Best thing we shared today

D O double G and the Hulkster together at last.
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Where we were today

Niall Kelly was in Malahide to hear from Ireland’s newest young star, Harry Arter.

That's our Niall in the fetching brownish jacket on the right. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

On the record

“I think I’m going to compete with Mayweather/Pacquiao. That’s what I think.”

– Conor McGregor isn’t content with taking over MMA, he’s after the overall combat sports market.

The Fixture List

There’s a full progamme of Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures already under way tonight. And tomorrow, the international football window is smashed open with a smattering of friendlies including Scotland v Northern Ireland and Germany v Australia.

Showbiz, Baby!

It was broadcast on RTE on Saturday, but now in its full YouTube glory, it’s time for one last look at George Hook in action.

‘Someone needs to talk to Henry Shefflin about his hurling grip’