We'll Leave It There So: Scholes slams United, Kearney returns and the rest of the day's sport

Also, UCC continued their quest for back-to-back Sigerson Cup titles as they advanced to the semi-finals.

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Dave Kearney has recovered from a shoulder injury sustained against Wasps in the Champions Cup to take his place in the Leinster side for Sunday’s game with The Dragons.
Leinster back row Jordan Coughlan will move south to Munster next season.
Defending champions UCC beat Sligo IT to advance to the quarter-finals of the Sigerson Cup.
Limerick have named their side to face Waterford in their Division 1B opener.
Roy Keane is set to return to Cobh Ramblers’ home ground tonight for a charity match.

Away

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Paul Scholes was heavily critical of Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United side, saying they play ‘miserable football’.
However, ex-team-mate Gary Neville has backed LVG to win the Premier League title with United within three years.
Police say there is no evidence to back up golfer Robert Allenby’s claim that he was robbed and kidnapped.
Super Rugby started back today but it wasn’t a happy return for Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.

The best thing we shared today

This epic ad will make you want to dump tackle the nearest Frenchman.

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On the record

“They’re keeping an eye on us, which is brilliant, because I’ve known players who have played through concussions and now they’re struggling through everyday life. Some guys are only 30-odd years old, and they’re struggling through life because their pride took over and they didn’t want to come off the field.”

Leinster out-half Jimmy Gopperth spoke candidly about the impact concussion can have on a player.

Where we were today

Our rugby correspondent Murray Kinsella is at Dubarry Park in Athlone for Ireland u20 vs France u20.

Setting up at Dubarry Park for Ireland vs. France in U20 Six Nations. Lots of talented players involved. pic.twitter.com/LMNQissSE3
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) February 13, 2015

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The fixture list

There is Six Nations action as England host Italy and France travel to the Aviva Stadium to face Ireland.
The FA Cup fifth round gets underway with Crystal Palace vs Liverpool the pick of the games tomorrow.
And the National Hurling League returns with Kilkenny’s visit to Cork the highlight of Saturday’s games.

Showbiz, baby!

These lads went for a game of 5-a-side but Mastercard rolled out the Champions League treatment for them.

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