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Ronan O’Gara (right) and Jonny Sexton (left), former provincial rivals grappling for the international number 10 jersey, will join up as coach and player at Racing Metro 92. Photograph: Inpho O’Gara’s Racing Metro move a surprise to Sexton
  • Rugby
  • May 18, 2013, 16:01

Ireland and Munster outhalf (36) confirms he will coach former rival at the Parisian club from July

Jonny Wilkinson: will be a pivotal figure for Toulon. Clermont to keep their 100 per cent record in Heineken Cup
  • Rugby
  • May 18, 2013, 02:00

Nothing between the two French sides in today’s Aviva Stadium final

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

Rob Kearney leaps in to score the third of Leinster four tries against Stade Francais. Photograph: Inpho Clinical Leinster show smothers Stade’s Amlin challenge
  • Rugby
  • May 17, 2013, 22:18

Schmidt’s men outscore visitors four tries to one as Sexton kicks perfectly to help secure silverware

Gaelic Games

Cavan and Armagh both striving to turn underage success into senior gold

Taking the next step with previously successful underage teams far from an exact science

Cavan will find it hard to contain Armagh’s Jamie Clarke (right). Photograph: Russell Pritchard/Presseye/Inpho No home comfort for Cavan as Armagh look like they have forward monentum

Loss of Gearoid McKiernan through injury for Cavan will prove crucial

Golf

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

Brett Rumford shakes hands with Jamie Donaldson after winning his match on day two of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images McDowell and Lowry progress in World Matchplay in Bulgaria
  • Golf
  • May 17, 2013, 21:35

Poulter crashes out, labelling performance ‘disgusting, disgraceful and unacceptable’

 

Rugby

Ronan O’Gara (right) and Jonny Sexton (left), former provincial rivals grappling for the international number 10 jersey, will join up as coach and player at Racing Metro 92. Photograph: Inpho O’Gara’s Racing Metro move a surprise to Sexton
  • Rugby
  • May 18, 2013, 16:01

Ireland and Munster outhalf (36) confirms he will coach former rival at the Parisian club from July

Former All Black outhalf Andrew Mehrtens, right, with Ireland and Leinster out-half during the Irupa Rugby Player Awards 2013. Photograph: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile ‘I think so much talent is wasted in France’ – Mehrtens

After more than five years playing and coaching in the country, the former All Black outhalf feels French sides play more as individuals

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

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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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