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• Paul Lambert has played down doubts over Roy Keane’s future as Aston Villa assistant boss. 
• The IRFU have denied seeking out investors to keep their best players in Ireland.
• The Mayo fan who invaded the pitch at the Gaelic Grounds has defended his actions, after being hit with a one-year ban.
• A good week for Ireland defender John O’Shea became even better, as he signed a new contract with Sunderland.
• Defending champion Graeme McDowell suffered his third-ever loss at World Match Play Championship today.
• Ronan O’Gara has been cited once again for his touchline behaviour.

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• William Gallas, who scored the famous ‘handball’ goal during 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff between Ireland and France, has retired.
• Lukas Podolski has rejected suggestions of a crisis in the German team following their draw with Ireland.
• Ryan Giggs has praised Louis van Gaal for giving youngsters a chance at Manchester United.

Where we were today

Our reporter Murray Kinsella was in attendance at today’s Leinster press conference.

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On the record

“Only the lucky few can emerge with silverware at the end of any season. But winning comes in many shapes and forms. Shane Carthy was a winner last Thursday without stepping on a field. Currently on the road of recovery having been diagnosed with depression earlier this year, Shane’s articulate, brave, and moving interview on the Sean O’Rourke show reverberated around the country’s airwaves and, subsequently, social media platforms.”

Colin Regan, the GAA’s Community & Health manager, discusses the sporting lessons we can take from mental health week.

The best thing we shared

This piece of Gary Neville analysis will make you smile.

Fixture list

• The Champions Cup gets underway, as Harlequins take on Castres in Pool 2.
• There’s a full round of League of Ireland games, including Cork against Bohs and Dundalk versus Bray.

Showbiz, baby

It was a sad and momentous day, as Fox did their last-ever rugby top five.

The Second Half is my second favourite Roddy Doyle book after The Giggler Treatment.

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