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Premier League finale
With the Barclays Premier League title already in Manchester United’s hands and the relegation issues also decided, the battle for European football is the only unanswered question ahead of today’s final round of games.
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1 hour, 6 minutes ago» soccer
Samaras brace helps Bhoys to easy win at Tannadice
Dundee United 0 Celtic 4
Celtic finished off their Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign in style with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice.1 hour, 42 minutes ago» rugby
Kiss set for role under Schmidt
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.2 hours, 51 minutes ago» rugby
Six uncapped players named in squad to tour USA and Canada
Rory Best will captain a senior Ireland squad featuring six uncapped players for the summer tour of the USA and Canada.4 hours, 6 minutes ago» soccer
Keegan: Mancini deserved more time
Former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan was surprised by the timing of Roberto Mancini’s sacking.5 hours, 36 minutes ago» racing
Roscommon meeting gets go-ahead
Monday’s meeting at Roscommon goes ahead as planned after the track passed an inspection this morning.5 hours, 42 minutes ago» golf
McDowell on course for Match Play final
Graeme McDowell today remained on course for his second consecutive Volvo World Match Play Championship final, with Thongchai Jaidee looking his likely opponent.6 hours, 3 minutes ago» soccer
Rooney to miss United's final game of the season
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United’s final game of the season at West Brom.19 hours, 2 minutes ago» gaa
Laois end long wait for Leinster semis berth
Laois 1-16 Antrim 0-13
Antrim’s miserable run in the Leinster SHC continued at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise when they were sent crashing out of the provincial title race by an improving Laois side.20 hours, 57 minutes ago» gaa
Monaghan and Roscommon advance to Nicky Rackard semis
Monaghan and Roscommon booked semi-final places in the Nicky Rackard Cup, with goals key in their quarter-final wins over Sligo and Louth respectively this afternoon.21 hours, 10 minutes ago» rugby » latest
Toulon hang on to win Heineken Cup
Clermont Auvergne 15 Toulon 16
Toulon survived a late Clermont surge to win the Heineken Cup victory at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.21 hours, 11 minutes ago » sportsflash» rugby
Toulon win Heineken Cup
Toulon have won the Heineken Cup, beating Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in the final in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.21 hours, 48 minutes ago» gaa
Down and Kildare advance in Christy Ring Cup
Down and Kildare advanced to the semi-finals of the Christy Ring Cup, following wins over Derry and Wicklow respectively this afternoon.22 hours, 11 minutes ago» gaa
Longford outclass Fermanagh to reach cup final
Longford qualified for the Lory Meagher Cup final against Warwickshire on June 8th, following a 6-13 to 1-10 win over Fermanagh at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.22 hours, 47 minutes ago» gaa
Carlow fitness proves the difference against London
Carlow 4-17 London 2-13
Carlow had to experience some worrying moments but in the end, their superior fitness saw them chisel out a deserved if flattering victory over London at Dr Cullen Park.23 hours, 37 minutes ago» rugby
O'Gara: Relationship with Sexton 'has come full circle'
Ronan O’Gara has dismissed any concerns about being appointed to coach his former Ireland rival Johnny Sexton at Racing Metro.1 day, 1 hour, 16 minutes ago» soccer
Carragher open to idea of coaching
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will bring the curtain down on a 16-year playing career tomorrow but he has not ruled out making a return to the game in a coaching capacity.1 day, 3 hours ago» soccer
Will Spurs steal the final Champions League place from Arsenal?
With the Barclays Premier League title already in Manchester United’s hands and the relegation issues also decided, the battle for European football is the only unanswered question ahead of tomorrow’s final round of games.1 day, 3 hours, 8 minutes ago» rugby
IRFU: O'Gara an 'iconic figure'
The Irish Rugby Football Union has paid tribute to Ronan O'Gara as an "iconic figure'' as he announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.1 day, 4 hours, 36 minutes ago» rugby
Munster: O'Gara career 'unlikely to be surpassed'
Munster have confirmed Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby saying his career is "a feat unlikely to be surpassed".
1 day, 4 hours, 48 minutes ago» golf
Form may be factor in McIlroy move
Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy’s poor form this season is behind the world number two’s decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.1 day, 5 hours, 49 minutes ago» soccer
Mourinho: This is my worst season
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho remained non-committal about where he will be next term after his side lost 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final against local rivals Atletico Madrid last night to round off the “worst season” of his life.1 day, 6 hours, 38 minutes ago» soccer
Stoke to investigate alleged dressing room bust-up
A training ground bust-up involving a prank-gone-wrong with a pig’s head has overshadowed the build-up to Stoke’s final home game of the season.1 day, 6 hours, 59 minutes ago» soccer
Rooney no longer Fergie's problem
Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.1 day, 7 hours, 31 minutes ago» rugby
O'Gara 'hugely excited' at becoming coach to Sexton
Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.1 day, 16 hours, 27 minutes ago» soccer
Tempers flare in Madrid as Atletico stun rivals Real
Real Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid 2 (aet)
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho were sent off as Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in extra-time at the Bernabeu to overcome their local rivals for the first time in 14 years and lift the Copa del Rey.1 day, 17 hours, 8 minutes ago» soccer
Fagan brace sinks Shels
Christy Fagan scored twice as St Patrick's Athletic heaped more misery on beleaguered Shelbourne as they beat the managerless Reds 3-0 at Tolka Park this evening.1 day, 18 hours, 55 minutes ago» rugby
Classy Leinster dominate Stade in Challenge Cup final
Leinster 34 Stade Francais 13
Leinster eased the blow of losing their status of European champions tonight - and they did it in some style.1 day, 21 hours, 13 minutes ago» golf
Angry Poulter says performance was “disgusting, disgraceful and unacceptable”
Ian Poulter today labelled his performance as “disgusting, disgraceful and unacceptable” as he crashed out of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria.1 day, 21 hours, 29 minutes ago» cycling
Wiggins pulls out as Cavendish records consecutive stage wins
Bradley Wiggins admitted his disappointment after being forced to abandon the Giro d’Italia, a race the Olympic champion had made his number one priority this season.1 day, 22 hours, 2 minutes ago
No Everton farewell for injured Neville
Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed captain Phil Neville has already played his final game for the club, with the defender being ruled out of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.1 day, 22 hours, 16 minutes ago» rugby
O'Gara to join Racing Metro as coach
Ronan O'Gara will join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro next season as kicking coach.2 days, 5 minutes ago» rugby
Leinster fight for right to hold two European titles...for a day
By Ian Cusack
Leinster are eighty minutes away from adding the Challenge Cup to their trophy cabinet, but even with home advantage and the added motivation of ending Joe Schmidt’s tenure with another European triumph, nothing can be taken for granted against an unpredictable Stade Francais outfit. 2 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes ago» soccer
Martinez will make quick decision on Wigan future
Roberto Martinez has promised he will make a quick decision about his future at Wigan.2 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes ago» rugby » latest
North eyes end to Lions' Aussie hoodoo
George North knows from first-hand experience just how tough a proposition Australia could be for the British and Irish Lions next month.2 days, 2 hours, 51 minutes ago» rugby
Heaslip named in shortlist for European Player of the Year award
Leinster and Ireland forward Jamie Heaslip has been nominated for the 2013 European Player of the Year award.2 days, 4 hours, 37 minutes ago» soccer » latest
All about Arsenal for Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would “fancy” a play-off for Champions League qualification with Chelsea – but challenged his team to just concentrate on securing the “compulsory” victory at Newcastle this weekend.2 days, 4 hours, 41 minutes ago» soccer » latest
AVB 'makes it clear' he wants Bale to stay
Andre Villas-Boas today reiterated his desire to keep Gareth Bale at Tottenham.2 days, 5 hours, 29 minutes ago» soccer
'Emotional' Fergie holds last press conference as United manager
Alex Ferguson has confirmed Anders Lindegaard will start his final game as Manchester United manager – and Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand will be on the bench.2 days, 6 hours, 1 minute ago» racing
Olympic chasing Curragh glory
Olympic Glory will aim to rebuild his reputation in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday week.
