We'll Leave It There So: Jones retires, O'Neill names squad and all of today's sport

Here’s what happened today, sports fans.

Sport Ireland arriving at Leinster House this morning Sport Ireland's Chairman Kieran Mulvey, CEO John Treacy, Chairperson of the NGB Grants Committee Bernard Allen and Chairperson of the High Performance Committee Liam Sheedy arriving at Leinster House this morning. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

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Martin O’Neill named his provisional 39-man squad for Ireland’s forthcoming Euro 2016 play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Munster’s Felix Jones has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 28 for medical reasons.
Brentford midfielder Alan Judge has ‘laughed off’ rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Members of the IABA and Sport Ireland appeared at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications today to answer questions on the resignation of Billy Walsh.
There was a welcome sight for Leinster fans as Jonathan Sexton took part in his first training session with the province since returning from Racing Metro.
Drogheda have brought in Pete Mahon as their manager for the final game of the SSE Airtricity League season.
Derry’s Conor Glass has become the latest young Irish player to sign for an AFL side after putting pen to paper on a deal with Hawthorn.
The FAI have announced more tickets for the home leg of the Euro 2016 play-off will go on general sale next Monday.
Munster look set to sign Argentina outside back Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino on a short term deal, according to reports.

Rugby Union - Felix Jones File Photo Felix Jones won 13 caps for Ireland. Brian Lawless Brian Lawless

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South Africa have named their team to face Argentina in Friday’s Rugby World Cup third-place playoff, with Victor Matfield to captain the Springboks in his final game before retirement.
Sepp Blatter has admitted there was a general agreement in place to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and the United States respectively.
Former Liverpool striker David Fairclough has questioned the ‘attitude and desire’ of injury-ridden striker Daniel Sturridge.
Spanish legend Xavi has told Wayne Rooney he should start playing in a deeper role for Manchester United.

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Where We Were Today

Niall Kelly was out in Abbotstown as Martin O’Neill addressed the media ahead of Ireland’s Euro 2016 play-off.

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On The Record

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The Fixture List

Leeds face Blackburn in the Championship at 7.45pm.

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