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Brian O’Driscoll returns to the Leinster side for Saturday’s RaboDirect Final against Ulster at the RDS. Photograph: Kieran Murray/Inpho O’Driscoll returns for Leinster but O’Brien sits out final
  • Rugby
  • May 24, 2013, 12:18

Ulster welcome back prop John Afoa in only change from play-off game

Francesco Molinari tees off on the first hole during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images Francesco Molinari leads the way as Ryder Cup heroes crash out
  • Golf
  • May 24, 2013, 14:28

McIlroy and McDowell amongst big names to miss cut at Wentworth

Jupp Heynckes gets a feel of Wembley. Jupp Heynckes reported to be on his way back to Bernabeu

A Champions League win followed by German cup success would clinch a treble in coach’s last season at Munich

All-Ireland champions Donegal have named the same team that started last September’s final for Sunday’s eagerly awaited clash against Tyrone. Tyrone welcome back O’Neill and Harte for clash with champions Donegal

Cork name five debutants to face Limerick in Munster opener

Kevin O’Brien secures a tie for Ireland off Pakistan’s last ball at Clontarf yesterday. Last-ball heroics from O’Brien earns tie and sets off Irish celebrations

World Cup hero hits 84 from 47 deliveries against Pakistan following century from Paul Stirling

 

Soccer

Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring a penalty against Real Madrid to make it 4-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Photograph: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images Dortmund look to Lewandowski for Champions League glory

Despite denials striker looks set for move away but will to be key if Munich are to be beaten

Limerick keep Sligo at bay to make a point

Champions heap the pressure on with 13 corners

Gaelic Games

Kerry’s Colm Cooper will be 30 in a few days as he sets off in pursuit of a fifth All-Ireland medal. Twelve years and counting in Cooper’s kingdom

With the championship opener against Tipperary just days away, Kerry’s key forward looks at change and the growing demands of the game

Ciaran Kilkenny: “I’d like to keep the hurling up . . . I have a great passion for it.” Ciarán Kilkenny hasn’t given up on hurling
  • Sport
  • Seán Moran
  • May 24, 2013, 02:00

Dublin dual talent hopes to be able to play both codes in the future and confirms his fitness for championship opener

Rugby

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe: the 27-16 defeat to Saracens at Twickenham in April looms large over his first season in Belfast. Photograph: Getty Images Anscombe looks to finish what he started with Ulster

The Ulster coach thinks defeat today would not mean an unsuccessful season for his side

Jamie Heaslip: Hopes to send his departing Leinster colleagues away on a high. Photogrpah: Billy Stickland/Inpho Jamie Heaslip aims to end ‘roller coaster’ of a season on a high

Ireland’s captain hoping to gain revenge for two final defeats before going to Australia

Golf

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks down the 11th hole with Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland (R) during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on Friday. Photograph: Getty Images Some of world’s elite fail to make cut at BMW PGA Championship

Molinari leads as McIlroy and McDowell bow out

Ireland’s Shane Lowry is tied eight at the midway point at Wentworth. Shane Lowry rolls up his sleeves and moves into contention at Wentworth

Clarke returns to form after battling with a hamstring injury

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Racing

Charlie Hills: hopes to emulate father with Guineas success at the Curragh Irish 1,000 Guineas: Just the Judge in line for Group One success

Stiff mile should play to filly’s strength

Kevin Manning (right) takes the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket aboard Trading Leather Bolger eyes Guineas success with Trading Leather

Manning renews partnership with colt

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