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• It was a case of one staying, one going for Munster as Ian Keatley penned a new two-year deal while JJ Hanrahan announced he was heading for Northampton.
• There was also contract news in Leinster as Jimmy Gopperth‘s move to Wasps was officially confirmed.
• Perhaps less expected for the Blues was the news that Jack McGrath faces a three week suspension for a stamp on Rory Best last weekend.
• Away from rugby, Galway‘s All-Ireland U21 winning captain Colin Forde is set to return after a 17-month absence.
• Tipperary will have to plan for the National league without two key defenders but there are eight new names on Eamon O’Shea‘s panel.
• And, as we exclusively revealed earlier, Donegal’s Joseph Duffy is the latest Irish name to be added to the UFC’s roster.

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Away

• The worst kept secret in world football was made official today with Steven Gerrard confirming he’s off to Hollywood next season.
• Despite sponsors falling by the wayside, Oldham say a deal is “80% complete” to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
• Amid rumours of a bust-up with Lionel Messi, Barca boss Luis Enrique says he has no regrets over benching his star player.
• We’re not sure the Atlanta Hawks ‘Tinder Night’ would work in Croke Park.
• There was an awkward moment earlier when Northampton weren’t quite sure which Munster player they signed.

On the record

“He is a guy who is still in his early twenties, he is going to get better, we haven’t seen the best of him yet.”

- Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy can become an unstoppable force in world golf.

Where we were today

Fintan O’Toole was at HQ for the launch of the GAA’s Minor Review Workgroup report.

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The best thing we shared today

The BDO may not have the razzle dazzle of the PDC World Championships on Sky, but they can at least boast Lil Jon.
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The fixture list

• There’s a full schedule of O’Byrne Cup games tonight and that’s just about it.

Showbiz, baby!

Call that a burger? This is a burger:

“Neil Mellor could play Steven Gerrard in the movie of his life.”

Donegal’s Joseph Duffy has signed with the UFC ahead of an expected Spring debut

Northampton confirm capture of JJ Hanrahan from Munster