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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

Ronan O’Gara and Jonathan Sexton: set to meet up again at Racing Metro. O’Gara signs a two-year deal with Racing Metro as kicking coach
  • Rugby
  • May 18, 2013, 00:01

Former Ireland and Munster outhalf to be reunited with old rival Jonathan Sexton

Derek Pender of Bohemians (left) with Sean O’Connor of Shamrock Rovers during last night’s Premier Division clash at Tallaght Stadium. photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Rovers let it slip as McEvoy pounces to rescue a point for Bohemians

Hosts looked to have taken the points with Finn penalty eight minutes from time

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’

A picture posted by Stoke midfielder Brek Shea of the pig’s head allegedly placed in Kenwyne Jones’s locker. Stoke investigate discovery of pig’s head in Kenwyne Jones’s locker

Glenn Whelan’s car window reportedly smashed in retaliation, as striker’s girlfriend reacts angrily on Twitter

 

Rugby

Ronan O’Gara and Jonathan Sexton: set to meet up again at Racing Metro. O’Gara signs a two-year deal with Racing Metro as kicking coach

Former Ireland and Munster outhalf to be reunited with old rival Jonathan Sexton

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

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

Soccer

McCarthy pursues Hunt after winger’s release from Wolves

Ipswich manager looks for reunion with Ireland international

Player of the season: Tottenham manage Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale following their team’s 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on May 12th. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images The good, the bad and the ugly – the season’s most memorable moments
  • Soccer
  • Michael Walker
  • May 18, 2013, 02:00

Gareth Bale shone, Michael Laudrup impressed from the bench and we’ll never forget Zlatan

Gaelic Games

Mayo’s experience likely to prove too much for new-look Tribesmen

Despite their injury list, Horan’s men can book a date against Roscommon

September 23rd, 2012: Donegal captain Michael Murphy lifts the Sam Maguire Gaelic Football’s golden age

Championship 2013: Football preview

Golf

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’

Graeme McDowell discusses his tee shot on the eighth hole with caddie Ken Comboy during his match with Chris Wood at the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images Colsaerts and Poulter suffer setbacks in Bulgaria
  • Golf
  • May 16, 2013, 17:23

Former champions lose openers as McDowell opens with win

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Racing

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

William Buick riding Libertarian (right) win The Betfred Dante Stakes at York. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Libertarian stays on best to claim shock win in Dante Stakes

Aidan O’Brien’s Indian Chief finished third at York

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Amlin Challenge Cup final: As it happened

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