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• Girvan Dempsey has signed a two-year deal as Leinster backs coach.
• Rory McIlroy admits he has considered quitting the European tour.
• Martin O’Neill has a number of injury worries ahead of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers.
• Dublin defender Ger Brennan has confirmed his retirement from intercounty football.
• Ireland are hopeful that Jared Payne will be ready to face France.
• Anthony Cunningham looks set to stay on as Galway manager.
• Tributes have been paid to Adam Mangan, known for his involvement with the Offaly minor football team and also Tullamore Rugby Club, after the 19-year-old was killed in a farming accident.

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• Departing Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has thanked the club’s fans in a statement.
• A bad week has become even worse for England, as they’re being investigated for breaking World Cup protocols.
• Bayern Munich have warned Man United to stop emailing about Thomas Muller.
• Chelsea have given Jose Mourinho the dreaded vote of confidence.
• Ched Evans could have his conviction for rape overturned.

The Best Thing We Shared

Three weeks after a cardiac arrest, Cathal Joyce has won a county football medal.

Where we were today

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Ben Blake was at today’s Ireland Press Briefing.

On The Record

“If we had scored the try in the second half, if Josh (Furno) had scored, I think it could have been a different game. Ireland kicked a lot and didn’t take any risks and that’s what they’re good at.”

Sergio Parisse on Ireland’s most recent Rugby World Cup performance.

The Fixture List

• There are two Rugby World Cup matches tomorrow, including Fiji against Uruguay.

Showbiz, Baby!

Roy Keane made a successful attempt at the crossbar challenge today.

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