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• Roy Keane has called for focus as Ireland continue to prepare for their friendly against England amid the ongoing corruption crisis rocking world football.
• Ireland will face stiff competition in the bid to host the 2023 World Cup with World Rugby confirming they’ve received ‘record interest’.
• Cork City and Waterford United will both host games against a Liverpool XI in July with the Premier League club announcing details of their pre-season schedule.
• Limerick FC will return to their spiritual home on Friday evening as Markets Field hosts its first game in 31 years after a €4.5 million redevelopment.
• Ireland’s quest to play Test cricket started in the best possible fashion as they recorded an emphatic victory in the opening game of the Intercontinental Cup.
• Ireland U20s have made four changes to their side for Saturday’s second game of the World Championships as they face Scotland.
• Marty Morrissey revealed he was ‘hurt’ by Joe Brolly’s comments about his appearance on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game two weeks ago.

The rugby world was left in a state of shock after the untimely passing of Jerry Collins PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Away

• The rugby world is in mourning after the tragic passing of former All Black Jerry Collins who died in a car crash on Friday morning.
• Elche have been relegated from La Liga despite finishing 13th.
• Tom Cleverley has been called-up to the England squad for their trip to Dublin with the midfielder also on the verge of completing his move to Everton.
• Angel di Maria has won the Premier League goal of the season award for his effort against Leicester City.

The best thing we shared today

The incredible story of how All Black Jerry Collins ended up togging out for a 2nd XI in England.

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Where we were today

Ryan Bailey was out in sunny Malahide to catch a word with Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane ahead of that match on Sunday.

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The fixture list

• There are six games in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday evening.
• On Saturday, Galway and Dublin lock horns again in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at 4.45pm while the Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cup finals take place at Croke Park.
• In the Leinster Football Championship, Laois face Kildare at 7pm, a game live on Sky Sports.

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