1. Job well done — Jacob Stockdale after Ireland’s International series win over Argentina.
2. Comeback! Schalke’s Naldo celebrates scoring a 93rd minute equaliser against Borussia Dortmund.
3. All set — New Zealand’s TJ Perenara pictured during the All Blacks’ Haka against Wales.
4. Aesthetic — athletes take part in the 2017 Senior Men’s National Country Championships.
5. Battle roar — Clanmaurice’s Niamh Leen and Aileen Donnelly of Kilmessan during the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final
6. Brilliant display — Adam Byrne pictured after Ireland’s win against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
7. First touch — Roma McLaughlin pictured training ahead of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Holland.
8. Champions — Nemo Rangers’ Aidan O’Reilly lifts the Munster Senior Football Championship title.
9. Line-out — Leinster’s Ian Nagle wins a high ball supported by Michael Bent and Jordi Murphy.
10. Corofin goalkeeper Bernard Power and Ronan Steede celebrate winning the Connacht Senior Football Championship
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