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Munster’s Paul O’Connell at odds with referee Romain Poite in an Amlin Cup tie. Unpredictable Romain Poite’s selection for potentially decisive third Test sends a shiver down the spine

Both camps have welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Chris Pollock for the first Test

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

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
  • Sport
  • June 20, 2013, 01:00

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

Ireland head coach Billy Walsh. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Boxing head coach Billy Walsh unaware two coaches removed in his absence

IABA action perceived as undermining the 2012 Manager of the Year’s position

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

James O’Connor will start at outhalf for Australia in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday. Photograph: Chris Hyde/Getty Images Australia name James O’Connor at outhalf for first Test

Robbie Deans includes three debutants for Brisbane clash

Soccer

David Moyes’s Old Trafford debut with Manchester United will come against José Mourinho’s Chelsea

Lively start tweeted United defender Rio Ferdinand

Joe Kinnear (right) with Derek Llambias (left) during the 2008-2009 season. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire Llambias resigns post at Newcastle

His decision comes just one day after the club confirmed Joe Kinnear as director of football

 

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

Munster’s Paul O’Connell at odds with referee Romain Poite in an Amlin Cup tie. Unpredictable Romain Poite’s selection for potentially decisive third Test sends a shiver down the spine

Both camps have welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Chris Pollock for the first Test

Paul Gallen of the New South Wales Blues and Nate Myles of the Queensland Maroons during a controversial incident in game one of the popular ARL State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Phtograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Rugby union fighting for its share of competitive Australian sports market

Rugby league, Aussie Rules, cricket and soccer all vying for the attention of the sports-mad public ‘Down Under’

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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