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• The Federation of Irish Sport have presented their five-point plan for the next government, urging public representatives to recognise the importance of investing in sport.
• The four players at the centre of Galway’s revolt against manager Anthony Cunningham have been revealed.
• The Irish rugby team had some of the country’s greatest ever sportspeople visit them in camp yesterday.
• Ireland’s Chris Henry says that he’s beginning to grow into the role as a substitute during the World Cup.
• Hurler of the Year candidate TJ Reid says that he almost quit the intercounty game three years ago after losing to Galway in the Leinster final.
• Dublin’s Paddy Andrews has been speaking about his road from terrorised corner back to double All-Ireland winner since 2009.

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• Wales and Scotland have named their teams for their final pool games at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
• France’s Uini Atonio has been defending the honour of his fellow-New Zealand native Jared Payne ahead of this weekend’s World Cup meeting.
• Canadian second row Jamie Cudmore has lashed out at World Rugby’s treatment of Tier 2 Nations.
• Jurgen Klopp has reportedly agreed to become Liverpool’s new manager, with an announcement expected tomorrow.
• Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have both been suspended by FIFA for 90 days after they were named in a Swiss corruption case.
• The Chicago Cubs have continued their road towards potentially a first World Series title in 107 years, after winning the NL wildcard game last night.

The best thing we shared today

Dublin All-Ireland winner Dean Rock gave Clondalkin secondary school more than they bargained for when bringing Sam on a visit.

Where we were today

With Ireland on a day off, Murray Kinsella and Rory Keane were keeping tabs on the French preparations in Wales ahead of Sunday’s Pool D encounter at the World Cup.

Neil Treacy was in Ranelagh, to speak to Irish rugby stars Fergus McFadden and Sophie Spence as they teamed up with Bord Bia for World Egg Day.

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Ryan Bailey was chatting to SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the month Richie Towell in Merrion Square.

On the record

“I gave everything to get into the World Cup squad, and the best 31 players are there and I’ve no regrets about that. It didn’t happen for me.”

Gordon D’Arcy spoke to The42 about retirement, the World Cup and THAT Sam Burgess column.

The Fixtures list

Five Games are down for decision in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division; Bohemians face St Pats, Derry host Bray, Drogheda are home to Cork, Galway take on Limerick (all 7.45), while Dundalk could wrap up the title away to Shamrock Rovers at 8pm.

In the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand will wrap up Pool C with a win against Tonga at St James’ Park at 8pm.

Showbiz, Baby!

UFC sensation Ronday Rousey says that she took her time in defeating her last opponent, with the fight lasting just 34 seconds.

‘Haka’ fans, there’s a special treat in store for you tomorrow

Stuart Lancaster has to prioritise doing the right things over simply doing things right