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Leinster 42-8 Treviso

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:43:07 +0000

Leinster stretched their lead at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table to 14 points after surging past Benetton Treviso at the RDS.

McClean gets green light for Republic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:18 +0000

RTÉ Sport understands that James McClean's international eligibilty papers have been approved by FIFA.

Kilkenny's Kavanagh quits inter-county scene

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:12:31 +0000

Eight-time Kilkenny All-Ireland winner Michael Kavanagh has become the latest member of Brian Cody’s squad to call time on his inter-country career.

Ireland looking ahead despite controversy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:33:40 +0000

If Ireland are heading to Paris with a deep sense of injustice at the manner of Sunday's defeat by Wales, they are determined to keep it private.

Date set for Khan and Peterson rematch

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:11:40 +0000

Lamont Peterson has agreed to a rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas in May, the Bolton fighter's camp have confirmed.

Analysis: Ireland must focus on attitude

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:13:16 +0000

Ireland were never going to make major changes with a six-day turnaround to overcome, but they must fix in defence to have a chance in Paris, writes Conor O'Shea.

McIlroy storms up Dubai leaderboard

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:34:28 +0000

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Pearce named as interim England boss

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:06:03 +0000

Stuart Pearce will manage England in their friendly international against the Netherlands on 29 February, the English FA chairman David Bernstein confirmed.

Villa unable to extend Keane deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:48 +0000

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return Galaxy on 25 February.

Munster make Laulala move

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:42:33 +0000

Munster have announced the signing of Cardiff Blues' midfield star Casey Laulala on a two-year contract.

Earls the sole change to Ireland team

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:16:45 +0000

Ireland have made one change to their team to play France in their second RBS 6 Nations clash, bringing Keith Earls in for Fergus McFadden at outside-centre.

Jones set for lock role for Wales

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:22:08 +0000

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.

Overhaul of Dunlop Sexton Trophy announced

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:27 +0000

Motorsport Ireland today announced details of an overhaul of the Dunlop Sexton Trophy for the Young Racing Driver of the Year.

Yachvili out of France's clash with Ireland

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:23:13 +0000

France will be without scrumhalf Dimitri Yachvili for their RBS 6 Nations home tie against Ireland on Saturday.

Trainer Josh Gifford passes away

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:34:12 +0000

Grand National-winning trainer Josh Gifford has died from a heart attack at the age of 70.

Quarryvale shines in Thurles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:49:56 +0000

Quarryvale (5-1) ran out a facile winner of the Tote Placepot Races 1 to 6 Chase, the opening event of a seven-race card at Thurles.

Tour winner Ullrich found guilty by CAS

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:48 +0000

Germany's 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has received a two-year ban for a blood doping offence.

Irish Paralympians book London places

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:09:21 +0000

Three table tennis places and four equestrian spots have been secured at the 2012 Paralympic Games taking place in London this summer.

O'Neill backs Redknapp for England job

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:03:51 +0000

Martin O'Neill has backed Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager after ruling himself out of the running.

Ross is keen to make amends

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:46 +0000

Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night.

Macklin ready for 'fairytale' of New York

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:10:04 +0000

Irish favourite Matthew Macklin admits his St Patrick's Day shot at middleweight king Sergio Martinez in New York feels like "a fairytale".

Wallace and Tuohy named in Ulster side

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:24 +0000

The Ulster team Ulster are hopeful that Paddy Wallace and Dan Tuohy will be released from the Ireland squad to face Dragons in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Friday at Ravenhill.

Pete weight poser for Jefferson

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:27 +0000

Malcolm Jefferson is hoping According To Pete will be allotted less than 11st when the weights for the John Smith's Grand National are announced on Tuesday.

Synchronised skips Leopardstown run

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:34 +0000

Synchronised will miss Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown after failing to satisfy connections in the run-up to the Grade One.

Connacht make one change for Cardiff

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:39:16 +0000

Connacht head coach Eric Elwood has made just one change to the side that beat Harlequins in the Heineken Cup for Friday's Rabodirect Pro12 clash with Cardiff Blues.

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