Ronan O'Gara has dismissed any concerns about being appointed to coach his former Ireland rival Johnny Sexton at Racing Metro.

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.

Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.

Munster have confirmed Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby saying his career is "a feat unlikely to be surpassed".

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.

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.

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season at West Brom.

Clermont Auvergne 15 Toulon 16 Toulon survived a late Clermont surge to win the Heineken Cup victory at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.