The Cork ladies football team were at Crumlin Children's Hospital earlier after winning another All-Ireland crown. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

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• After months of speculation, Jack Grealish ended the uncertainty over his international future by declaring for England, and not Ireland. 
• Simon Zebo has been given permission to leave the Ireland camp for 24 hours to attend the funeral of his grandfather in Cork.
• Rob Kearney has emerged as a doubt for Ireland’s next World Cup fixture against Italy after undergoing a scan on his glute today.
• Former Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley has been appointed Brentford’s new manager.
• Dan Shanahan will take time out to consider his future after club heartbreak.
• Clonlara and Sixmilebridge’s Clare county senior hurling final could take place at Cusack Park with the game set to be an all-ticket affair.

Leinster and Munster returned to training today ahead of their Pro12 fixtures this weekend. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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• England’s World Cup hopes received another setback today with the news of Billy Vunipola‘s injury withdrawal with 37-year-old Nick Easter taking his place in the squad.
• Wales’ injury nightmare continues with Warren Gatland forced to call-up James Hook and Gareth Anscombe following injuries to Scott Williams and Hallam Amos.
• Plans for a revamped Super Rugby tournament have been revealed.
• There are also injury concerns for Scotland after their win over USA at the weekend.

The best thing we shared

Wes Hoolahan has enjoyed a bright start to the season and continues to pull the strings for Norwich – as this stat testifies.

Where we were today

Murray Kinsella was back at Wembley for Ireland’s post-match press conference with team manager Mick Kearney and Tommy Bowe.

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On the record

“Dublin are in a very strong place, we just hope we’re a part of it again next year.”

After the disappointment of All-Ireland defeat on Sunday, Dublin boss Gregory McGonigle insists his side are in a very healthy position and will come back stronger next year.

The fixture list

• The Champions League returns on Tuesday with Chelsea and Arsenal in action against Porto and Olympiacos respectively. 

Showbiz, Baby!

Robbie was at it again last night as he, Giovanni dos Santos and Steven Gerrard combined to guide LA Galaxy to another win.

From Cork to Carlow there are a whole load of events worth getting off the couch for this week

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