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• David Bentley made his GAA debut last night, scoring 0-3 in the process for Crossmaglen Rangers. 
• Two notable upcoming retirements in rugby were announced today – Leinster’s Shane Jennings and Connacht’s Michael Swift both announced their decisions to call it a day
• Today’s Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals were cancelled after IT Carlow’s appeal at being thrown out of the competition was upheld.
• Stephanie Roche’s next destination has been confirmed — the Irish international is on her way to Houston Dash.
• Leinster have suggested they would be open to the idea of signing Munster legend Peter Stringer.
• Bohemians have appointed Irish football’s first-ever Poet in Residence.
• Cian Healy is set to return from injury for Leinster tomorrow.

Away

• France’s Pascal Pape has been handed a 10-week ban for his part in the Jamie Heaslip incident.
• FIFA Presidential candidate Luis Figo has proposed a 48-team World Cup.
• A mouth-watering line-up has been announced for UFC’s Las Vegas event in May.
  
• The individual who suffered racist abuse from Chelsea supporters wants the perpetrators locked up.
• Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has been fined €210, but has been spared a court date after his involvement in a car crash.
• It looks as if New Zealand legend Richie McCaw will retire after this year’s World Cup.

The best thing we shared today

This defender’s 40-yard own goal has to be seen to be believed.

On the record 

“You know the answer to this. I’ve said it since September that I was going to focus on the club campaign. To be honest, I didn’t think I would still be here in February saying the same thing, but I think it’s brilliant that I am in this position.”

Henry Shefflin’s patience was tested, as the possibility of his retirement was brought up once again.

Where we were today

Murray Kinsella was on hand, as Shane Jennings announced his retirement.

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The fixture list

• A number of GAA games are taking place, including the Sigerson Cup semi-finals – UCD face DCU, while UCC take on IT Carlow. 
• In the one game in the Championship tomorrow, Wigan take on Charlton.
• Leinster and Ulster are both in action in the Pro12, with the former hosting Zebre and the latter travelling to Edinburgh.

Showbiz, baby!

Ireland international Seamus Coleman showed good anticipation to score in Everton’s 4-1 Europa League win over Young Boys earlier.
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