We'll leave it there so: Holohan to headline, Walsh flies to the States and all of Thursday's sport

Plus New Zealand name their XV for the World Cup semi-final.

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After Joseph Duffy was forced to pull out of UFC Fight Night 76 in Dublin, Paddy Holohan’s fight with Louis Smolka has been bumped up to the top of the bill.
Holohan, though, can’t understand why Duffy’s opponent Dustin Poirier won’t take on another fighter at short notice.
The Dublin marathon will become a Sunday race from 2016 onwards, in a bid to attract more international runners.
The Dublin Senior Hurling final has been fixed for 4pm on October 31, meaning it’s throwing in at the exact same time as the Rugby World Cup final.
Ireland’s mens’ hockey team could secure qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games this weekend.
The PFAI Team of the Year has been announced, and there’s a heavy Dundalk presence.
It looks like there’s no going back for Billy Walsh and the IABA, after he left for his new career in America today.
Munster, Ulster and Leinster all named their teams for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro12 games.

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The New York Mets will appear in their first World Series since 2000 after sweeping the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in the NLCS.
Tiger Woods is all set for his latest comeback, and this time he says it’s going to be different.
Reports in Spain say that legendary Dutch star Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with cancer.
Man City could face a Uefa charge after their fans continued to boo the Champions League anthem during last night’s win against Sevilla.
Former Chelsea, Wolves, Charlton, Aston Villa West Ham striker Carlton Cole has joined Celtic on a two year deal.
New Zealand have been forced into one change for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Nicolas Mas and Pascal Pape have both announced their retirement from test rugby with France.

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“It is too early to talk about Vardy along with Neymar,”

Leicester City manager said comparisons between Jamie Vardy and Neymar were premature, and managed to keep a straight face while doing so.

Paul Dollery was at the Gibson Hotel, as preparations continued ahead of UFC Fight Night 76.

Murray Kinsella was in Weybridge, outside London, to keep tabs on the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

It’s the penultimate round of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity League. With the title race over, it’s all eyes on the bottom, as Limerick host Shamrock Rovers, Sligo travel to St Pats, and Drogheda play Longford Town. Galway face Bray Wanderers, Derry take on Bohs, and Cork and Dundalk face off in a dress-rehearsal for the FAI Cup final.
The Guinness Pro12 continues. Munster and Scarlets face off in a top-of-the table clash a 7:05pm, Ulster host Cardiff at 7:35, while Leinster host Glasgow at 7:45.