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Also, former Ireland international Stephen Hunt is on the move, while Irish sides’ Champions Cup starting XVs have been announced.

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(Alex Houlden of Bray during the Vinnie Murray Cup 1st Round match between Presentation College Bray and Catholic University School at Donnybrook)

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Ex-Ireland international Stephen Hunt is back in football after joining Coventry on a short-term deal.
Kerry have named an experimental team for the upcoming McGrath Cup fixture against Clare, while there are five changes to Cork’s team for their McGrath Cup clash with Waterford.
Ireland, Munster and Garryowen rugby legend Paddy Reid has passed away.
Conor McGregor is set to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197.
Ireland striker Robbie Keane is one step closer to becoming a coach.
Craig Gilroy features in Ulster’s Champions Cup starting XV, while Connacht have kept changes to a minimum for their Pro12 clash at the weekend and Munster have included Keith Earls and Conor Murray in their side to face Stade Francais.
It’s been confirmed that Sky Box Office will show Carl Frampton’s fight with Scott Quigg.

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Luis Suarez has received a two-match ban for his part in the Espanyol tunnel scuffle.
UFC will host ‘landmark events’ in two European countries for the first time.
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have played down reports of a bust-up between Diego Costa and Oscar.

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The Fixture List

There’s plenty of FA Cup action, including Sheffield United’s trip to take on Man United at Old Trafford.
The Champions Cup continues, with Stade Francais up against Munster on Saturday and Oyonnax taking on Ulster on Sunday.
There’s no shortage of GAA games, including Dublin v DCU in the O’Byrne Cup and Kerry v Clare in the McGrath Cup.
Killester take on Templeogue in the basketball Men’s Semi, while WIT face Killester in the Women’s semi.
It’s another action-packed day in horse racing at Punchestown on Saturday.

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