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Welshman George North keeps his eye on the ball as he tries his hand at hurling during the British and Irish Lions training session held at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Izzy ready for Lions challenge?

The 24 year old who has played rugby league and Aussie Rules makes his debut for Wallabies

Gerardo Torrado of Mexico challenges Neymar of Brazil during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group A match in Fortaleza, Brazil. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images Neymar draws inspiration from protests

The Barcelona bound Brazilian playmaker shines in victory over Mexico

Japan’s goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (L) reacts after Italy’s Sebastian Giovinco scored the winning goal during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters. Italy prevail in seven goal thriller

Japan lead 2-0 at half-time but suffer second half blues as Azzurri strike back

Brian O’Driscoll gives instructions during a British and Irish Lions training session at the Anglican Church Grammar School today in Brisbane, Australia. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Corbisiero the surprise inclusion for Lions test

Jamie Heaslip holds off challenge of Wales’s Toby Faletau for Australia game

John Treacy, chief executive of the Irish Sports Council.Photograph: Alan Betson Sports bodies speak out against proposed ban on alcohol sponsorship
  • Sport
  • June 20, 2013, 01:00

Dáil hears committee views from Irish Sports Council and the Olympic Council of Ireland

Soccer

Gerardo Torrado of Mexico challenges Neymar of Brazil during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group A match in Fortaleza, Brazil. Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images Neymar draws inspiration from protests

The Barcelona bound Brazilian playmaker shines in victory over Mexico

Japan’s goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (L) reacts after Italy’s Sebastian Giovinco scored the winning goal during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters. Italy prevail in seven goal thriller

Japan lead 2-0 at half-time but suffer second half blues as Azzurri strike back

 

Gaelic Games

Kevin McManamon: pushing for a starting place with Dublin Dublin boss Gavin ponders his options for semi-final showdown with Kildare

McManamon and O’Gara among those pushing for a place in the starting line-up

Donegal head coach and Celtic FC performance consultant Jim McGuinness at the launch of the youth leadership programme Let’s Go Lead Through Sport at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Jim McGuinness carries on plotting in Glasgow

Celtic work only adding to Donegal coach’s expertise and extra free time a big plus too

Rugby

Welshman George North keeps his eye on the ball as he tries his hand at hurling during the British and Irish Lions training session held at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Izzy ready for Lions challenge?

The 24 year old who has played rugby league and Aussie Rules makes his debut for Wallabies

Brian O’Driscoll gives instructions during a British and Irish Lions training session at the Anglican Church Grammar School today in Brisbane, Australia. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Corbisiero the surprise inclusion for Lions test

Jamie Heaslip holds off challenge of Wales’s Toby Faletau for Australia game

Golf

Ernie Els hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club last week. Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images Els looking forward to BMW International test following tough US Open examination
  • Golf
  • June 20, 2013, 01:00

Peter Lawrie, Shane Lowry, David Higgins and Gareth Maybin to compete in Munich

East of Ireland champion Paul Dunne. Photograph: Pat Cashman Dunne and Kearney through to last 32 at British Amateur
  • Golf
  • June 19, 2013, 15:29

Irish Close champion Cormac Sharvin defeated at Royal Cinques Ports

Racing

James Doyle riding Al Kazeem (right) wins the Prince of Wales Stakes ahead of Paul Hanagan riding Mukhadram during day two of Royal Ascot. Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images O’Brien’s Camelot is out of the frame as Doyle scores 891/1 treble

Duntle wins at Royal Ascot for second year running

Saddler’s Rock rates a solid selection to lift the Gold Cup for Ireland at Royal Ascot. Saddler’s Rock can strike gold at Royal Ascot for Curragh trainer John Oxx

Conditions ideal for the Irish raider but Dermot Weld will be hoping for overnight rain for Rite Of Passage

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