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Ulster’s Stuart Olding is one of six uncapped players in the Ireland squad to tour the US nad Canada. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Six uncapped in Ireland squad to tour US and Canada

Acting coach Les Kiss confirmed as member of Joe Schmidt’s coaching ticket for next three years

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland tees off on the first hole during the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images McDowell trails Jaidee in World Match Play final
  • Golf
  • May 19, 2013, 13:40

Northern Irishman one down after eight, following 3&2 win over Branden Grace this morning

Queensland Reds outhalf Quade Cooper has been omitted from the Australia squad. Photograph: Getty Images Cooper left out of Wallabies squad

Robbie Deans says there are still six places up for grabs before final squad revealed for Lions tour

Martin Duggan of London evades James O’Hara of Carlow at Dr Cullen Park. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Laois to meet Carlow in Leinster hurling quarter-final

Plunkett’s side beat Antrim by six, as Craig Doyle scores three goals for Barrowsiders

Soccer

A young Man United fan holds a sign with very different messages for Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Rooney’s future not my problem, says Ferguson

Outgoing Manchester United manager says England striker’s role at the club to be determined by David Moyes

West Ham United want to agree a deal with Liverpool to sign on-loan striker Andy Carroll (left). Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Allardyce wants Carroll deal done quickly

West Ham manager keen to retain the services of Liverpool striker on permanent basis

 

Rugby

Queensland Reds outhalf Quade Cooper has been omitted from the Australia squad. Photograph: Getty Images Cooper left out of Wallabies squad

Robbie Deans says there are still six places up for grabs before final squad revealed for Lions tour

Ulster’s Stuart Olding is one of six uncapped players in the Ireland squad to tour the US nad Canada. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Six uncapped in Ireland squad to tour US and Canada

Acting coach Les Kiss confirmed as member of Joe Schmidt’s coaching ticket for next three years

Gaelic Games

Martin Duggan of London evades James O’Hara of Carlow at Dr Cullen Park. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Laois to meet Carlow in Leinster hurling quarter-final

Plunkett’s side beat Antrim by six, as Craig Doyle scores three goals for Barrowsiders

Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly (centre) scores the opening goal against Tipperary in the league final at Nowlan Park. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly a concern ahead of championship

Ballyhale Shamrocks clubman went over on his ankle in club game against Clara

Golf

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland tees off on the first hole during the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images McDowell trails Jaidee in World Match Play final
  • Golf
  • May 19, 2013, 13:40

Northern Irishman one down after eight, following 3&2 win over Branden Grace this morning

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland beats Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium during the quarter final matches on day three of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images McDowell gets the better of Colsaerts at third time of asking
  • Golf
  • May 18, 2013, 17:02

Northern Irishman to face Branden Grace in semi-finals of World Match Play after 2&1 win over defending champion

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Racing

Thousand Stars runs in the Prix la Barka. Mullins turns his attention to some of France’s top hurdle races

Thousand Stars will warm up for a hat-trick attempt on next month’s French Champion Hurdle in tomorrow’s Prix La Barka

Johnny Murtagh riding Sole Power to win The Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket at the beginning of the month. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Murtagh granted trainers’ licence by Turf Club

Talented jockey intends to remain in the saddle also

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