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DIT's John Walsh battles for possession with Eoin Quirke of Mary Immaculate College. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

• Reigning Fitzgibbon Cup champions Mary Immaculate made light work of Dublin IT, securing a 32-point victory and ensuring they get a home quarter-final.
• Ireland’s U20s will be without captain and fullback Jack Kelly for this weekend’s clash with Italy through injury, and possibly for the rest of the competition.
• UCC, UCD and IT Carlow booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup with victories today.
• Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insists there is no chance of him leaving the province to take over as head coach of his native South Africa any time soon.
• Clare’s Bobby Duggan and Tipperary’s John McGrath scored 1-20 between them today as University of Limerick cruised home against DCU St Pat’s in Group B of the Fitzgibbon Cup.

Dublin stars Ali Twomey, James McCarthy, Sinéad Aherne and Eoghan O’Donnell at the launch of AIG’s new home insurance offer today. Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

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Sweden's Kajsa Kling clears a gate during the women's super-G at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Alessandro Trovati Alessandro Trovati

• The All Blacks have expressed surprise over news that one of their security consultants has been charged with bugging their hotel before a Bledisloe Cup match against Australia.
• The Leicester City board have backed Claudio Ranieri to turn things around at the King Power Stadium, insisting the Italian manager has their full confidence.
• Two New England Patriots players have said they will boycott a team visit to the White House if the traditional invitation to the NFL champions comes from US president Donald Trump.
• Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has called time on his football career and will now focus on his work as a DJ.
• New Zealand fullback Ben Smith, who had been linked with a move to Munster, has opted to remain at Super Rugby side the Highlanders.

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Being three points down with time almost up isn’t a problem when you’ve got LeBron James on your side. An incredible shot from the Cleveland Cavaliers star tied the game against Washington Wizards last night and ultimately led to an overtime win.

On The Record

It’s tough because for my first professional start with the Bulls, he gave me my jersey, so I’ve got a bit of a connection with him. Everyone knew the time was coming but I think he’s in a better place. He’s going to be missed.

Ireland flanker CJ Stander speaks about the impact the late Joost van der Westhuizen had on his rugby career.

The Fixture List

• There are three Sigerson Cup quarter-finals on tomorrow’s calendar: Ulster University v UCD, Jordanstown, 2pm; DCU v St Mary’s (Belfast), DCU Sportsground, 2pm; and IT Carlow v UCC, IT Carlow, 6pm.
• Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is hoping his side’s fortunes begin to turn, starting with tomorrow night’s FA Cup fourth-round replay against Derby County (19.45, BBC One).

Showbiz, Baby!

It seems ‘Adam Lallama’ has come to life on the left leg of a Liverpool fan. The good people over at ‘Tattoo Fixers’ could well have another customer in a few years’ time.

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