We'll Leave it There So: Mayweather on McGregor popularity, Benitez sacked and all today's sport

Meanwhile, Cian O’Connor has lost his appeal over the bizarre incident that cost Ireland Olympic qualification.

Cathal Marsh and Tom Denton pictured at Leinster Rugby Squad Training. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Cian O’Connor has lost his appeal over the bizarre incident that cost Ireland Olympic qualification.
Northern Ireland may be ‘duty bound’ to drop God Save the Queen, according to the president of the Irish Football Association.
Joseph Duffy’s fight with Dustin Poirier broke a UFC viewership record on Saturday night.
Offaly hurling stalwart Brian Carroll has announced his retirement.
CJ Stander was present as part of the Ireland training squad at Carton House today.

Rafa Benitez has been sacked as Real Madrid manager, with Zinedine Zidane confirmed as his replacement.
Conor McGregor’s popularity is proof that racism still exists in sport, according to Floyd Mayweather.
Springboks legend Schalk Burger has joined Premiership side Saracens.
A German international lost all his holiday possessions in the Dubai hotel fire.
Prolific Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is set to undergo surgery.

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Sean Farrell attended Leinster’s latest press conference.

I need to get my eyes tested — I am seeing numbers that aren’t there.”

Newly crowned World Darts Champion Gary Anderson reckons he may need glasses.

Shane Lowry has won the European shot of the year award for this memorable effort…

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