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Simon Zebo during yesterday’s match against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra Stadium. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Most Lions positions for first Test look nailed on but still places available

Zebo’s fine performance in his tour debut against the Waratahs ticked all the boxes

Dawn Approach, ridden by Kevin Manning (left), lands a thrilling St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach crowned king in St James’s Palace thriller

Ireland reign supreme on opening day of Royal Ascot with four winners, including the three Group Ones

Cork’s Pa Cronin: has been laid low by a bout of pneumonia in recent weeks. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Illness and injury narrow Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s options for Cork’s Munster showdown with Clare
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  • June 19, 2013, 00:05

Rebels aiming to avenge relegation play-off defeat to the Banner County

Ireland players dejected at the end of the game. Photograph: Inpho Ireland edged out by France in fifth place semi-final

Wales and England spring shocks to set up all-northern hemisphere final

Venus Williams: 33-year-old struggled with back problem during the clay-court season. Back injury forces Venus Williams to miss Wimbledon

Williams hopes to return to action next month

Andy Carroll: the 24-year-old striker is reportedly ready to sign a long-term contract at West Ham, which will take him to the 2016-17 season at least, when the club will make their move into the Olympic Stadium. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images. Carroll passes West Ham medical

Striker set to complete €17.5m transfer from Liverpool to the London club

Soccer

Andy Carroll: the 24-year-old striker is reportedly ready to sign a long-term contract at West Ham, which will take him to the 2016-17 season at least, when the club will make their move into the Olympic Stadium. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images. Carroll passes West Ham medical

Striker set to complete €17.5m transfer from Liverpool to the London club

The Football Association has confirmed they will not be renewing Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce’s contract when it expires at the end of this month. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire Pearce relieved of England under-21 duties

Manager departs after young side disappointed at European Championships in Israel

 

Gaelic Games

Cork’s Pa Cronin: has been laid low by a bout of pneumonia in recent weeks. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Illness and injury narrow Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s options for Cork’s Munster showdown with Clare

Rebels aiming to avenge relegation play-off defeat to the Banner County

A scuffle breaks out during the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final replay between Dublin and Wexford at Parnell Park. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho GAA to look into Parnell Park incidents
  • Sport
  • Seán Moran
  • June 18, 2013, 01:00

Scenes in the Dublin-Wexford replay to be investigated by the CCCC

Rugby

Simon Zebo during yesterday’s match against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra Stadium. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Most Lions positions for first Test look nailed on but still places available

Zebo’s fine performance in his tour debut against the Waratahs ticked all the boxes

Ireland players dejected at the end of the game. Photograph: Inpho Ireland edged out by France in fifth place semi-final

Wales and England spring shocks to set up all-northern hemisphere final

Golf

Ardglass golfer Cormac Sharvin. Photograph: Pat Cashman O’Donovan among early leaders at British Amateur Championship
  • Golf
  • June 17, 2013, 20:28

Lucan golfer and Close champion Sharvin among 20 Irish trying to qualify for matchplay stages

Justin Rose of England looks to the heavens in acknowledgement of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to win the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Justin Rose reaches golf’s promised land following a long and arduous journey

Even 21 missed cuts in a row as a novice professional failed to deter the Englishman

Racing

Dawn Approach, ridden by Kevin Manning (left), lands a thrilling St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach crowned king in St James’s Palace thriller

Ireland reign supreme on opening day of Royal Ascot with four winners, including the three Group Ones

Declaration of War ridden by Joseph O’Brien (dark blue) wins The Queen Anne Stakes during day one of the Royal Ascot meeting. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire O’Briens declare war on Animal Kingdom at Ascot

Kentucky Derby and World Cup hero disappoints as Irish raider accelerates to victory

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