Daniel Sturridge committed his long-term future to Liverpool in a deal worth a reported £150,000.
CSKA Moscow will have to play their next three European games behind closed doors as punishment for fan racism.
Lionel Messi is to face trial for alleged tax evasion following a ruling in the Spanish coursts today.
On The Record
You have the image of the person with their hands on the walking frame and sweat pouring through them when they are trying to take a step. That is the glamorous stuff. That’s the stuff you are dreaming about doing.
Ahead of Leinster v Munster, Paul Fennessy sat down for a chat with Stuart Barnes, Alan Quinlan and Paul Wallace. You can read their thoughts with your Saturday morning fry-up tomorrow.
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The best thing we shared
This was definitely a thronker from Kevin de Bruyne!
http://vine.co/v/OmUHDPMQOtr
The Fixture List
There’s a full programme of Pro12 action. Murray Kinsella is at the Sportsground for this evening’s clash between Connacht and the Cardiff Blues. Also tonight, Ulster host Edinburgh at 7.35pm… and we wouldn’t miss the derby showdown between Leinster and Munster tomorrow.
Cork City need a win against Drogheda to keep the pressure on Dundalk, while Limerick host Athlone in the only other Airtricity League Premier game tonight.
On top of the rugby, you can look forward to six Premier League games tomorrow as well as Arc weekend, while Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred and Paddy Holohan are all in UFC action.
“So I walked into Leisureplex at five in the morning…”
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Cork dual star Jamie Wall has spoken for the first time about his battle to overcome a serious spinal injury.
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony will be on the bench for tomorrow’s Pro12 derby against Leinster.
Conor McGregor will NOT be fighting Diego Sanchez — but UFC president Dana White says The Notorious could be next in line for a title shot.
Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington are one shot off the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Two more young GAA talents have signed Aussie Rules deals.
Away
Daniel Sturridge committed his long-term future to Liverpool in a deal worth a reported £150,000.
CSKA Moscow will have to play their next three European games behind closed doors as punishment for fan racism.
Lionel Messi is to face trial for alleged tax evasion following a ruling in the Spanish coursts today.
On The Record
Take a few minutes out of your the day to read Jamie Wall’s inspirational story — and the reaction to it.
Where we were today
Ahead of Leinster v Munster, Paul Fennessy sat down for a chat with Stuart Barnes, Alan Quinlan and Paul Wallace. You can read their thoughts with your Saturday morning fry-up tomorrow.
Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
The best thing we shared
This was definitely a thronker from Kevin de Bruyne!
http://vine.co/v/OmUHDPMQOtr
The Fixture List
There’s a full programme of Pro12 action. Murray Kinsella is at the Sportsground for this evening’s clash between Connacht and the Cardiff Blues. Also tonight, Ulster host Edinburgh at 7.35pm… and we wouldn’t miss the derby showdown between Leinster and Munster tomorrow.
Cork City need a win against Drogheda to keep the pressure on Dundalk, while Limerick host Athlone in the only other Airtricity League Premier game tonight.
On top of the rugby, you can look forward to six Premier League games tomorrow as well as Arc weekend, while Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred and Paddy Holohan are all in UFC action.
“So I walked into Leisureplex at five in the morning…”
Jamie Wall – ‘I can’t force my legs to start working, the only thing I can control is my attitude’
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