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Everton sacked manager Rafa Benitez after the club’s worrying run of form continued with a 2-1 defeat to Norwich. How many Premier League games did Benitez win during his time as Toffees boss?
Three
Eleven

Five
Eight
On Wednesday Andy Farrell named his Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations. How many uncapped players were included in the 37-man selection?
Zero
Two

Five
Four
Waterford golfer Seamus Power broke into the top 50 in the world rankings for the first time following a third place finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Who won the tournament?
Hideki Matsuyama
Russell Henley

Kevin Kisner
Matt Kuchar
Ireland international Lindsay Peat confirmed her retirement from international rugby. The 41-year-old is also a former GAA star, winning an All-Ireland football championship title with which county in 2010?
Galway
Dublin

Mayo
Cork
Who was named the top men’s player at Fifa’s 'The Best' of 2021 ceremony on Monday?
Lionel Messi
Mohamed Salah

Jorginho
Robert Lewandowski
Pat Spillane Jr, son of the Kerry legend bearing the same name, saw a transfer to which county approved by the GAA ahead of the upcoming Allianz Football League?
Sligo
Cork

Clare
Kildare
Ireland's cricketers celebrated a massive scalp this week, recording a first away ODI series success against a full International Cricket Council member. Who did they beat?
Pakistan
West Indies

India
South Africa
Who will captain Wales in this year’s Six Nations, in the absence of the injured Alun Wyn Jones?

Adam Beard
Liam Williams

Dan Biggar
Gareth Anscombe
John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer was a notable absentee as Colm Bonnar named his Tipperary panel for the Allianz Hurling League. In what year did Bubbles win his sole All Star award?
2019
2016

2012
2014
Dublin-born Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers was named man of the match after starring in Cape Verde's draw against which side at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday?
Ghana
Senegal

Egypt
Cameroon
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