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Ireland's Joseph Ward defeated Elshod Rasulov of Uzbekistan in Doha today. Francis Myers / INPHO Francis Myers / INPHO / INPHO

• Irish boxer Joe Ward has qualified the Rio Olympics while booking his place in the World Championships final.
• Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien has been cited by World Rugby for striking Pascal Papé in yesterday’s World Cup win over France.
• Meanwhile, Ireland have called up Rhy Ruddock to replace the injured Peter O’Mahony.
• Here’s why Ireland fans need to pay attention to these Euro 2016 qualifiers over the next two nights.
• Kerry’s senior footballers have added Liam Hassett to their backroom staff as a selector.
• This month’s UFC event in Dublin will be televised live on Setanta Sports and 3e, it was announced today.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. PA Wire / PA Images PA Wire / PA Images / PA Images

• Australia’s David Pocock has escaped a citing for potentially dangerous play in their World Cup victory over Wales.
• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no plans to sign players from his former club Borussia Dortmund.

The Best Thing We Shared

The Irish rugby team spent the day getting tips on the golf course from Rory McIlroy.

On this evidence, Luke Fitzgerald really needs to stick to the oval ball.

Where We Were Today

Sean O’Farrell was at Celtic Manor for an injury update from Ireland team manager Michael Kearney and Rob Keaney.

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On The Record

 You’ll have dark days but you have to suck it up, keep going and you will get there” - Glen Rovers manager Richie Kelleher on their Cork senior hurling final win and a rough time in his personal life.

The Fixture List

• There are a number of Euro 2016 qualifiers taking place tonight and tomorrow night. Here’s a full list of the fixtures and live scores.

Showbiz, Baby!

The latest edition of Irish animated short Martin’s Life sees the main man discuss rugby with his mammy.