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James Lowe can push Leinster to URC title and remind them what they’re about to lose
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GAELIC GAMES
Conor McCarthy gives masterclass for Monaghan at both the start and end of attacks
The wingback gave a superb display against Roscommon, where his understanding with Rory Beggan was used to great effect
Dublin’s clash with Donegal to take place at Croke Park with early Sunday throw-in
Dublin manager Ger Brennan had stated his preference to play the knock-out Round 3 qualifier at Parnell Park
GAA draw: Dublin to face Donegal in early Sunday throw-in at Croke Park as fixture details confirmed
Kerry to host Armagh on Saturday at 4pm in Killarney ahead of meeting of Mayo and Meath in Castlebar
Tyrone win mad late scramble for All-Ireland quarter-finals as Mayo lose out on the line
All-Ireland SFC: Tyrone win against Mayo by a point; Louth beat Armagh with late goal – as it happened
Cork move closer to semi-final slot as Galway get back on track
LGFA wrap: Niamh Hetherton on the mark as champs Dublin book home All-Ireland quarter-final
RUGBY
James Lowe left out of Ireland squad for upcoming Nations Championship
Ireland to play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next month in new tournament
Leinster v Bulls: TV details, kick-off time, team news for URC final
Everything you need to know about the URC decider at Croke Park
Leinster hoping to send departing players out with a bang in URC final
Leo Cullen makes three changes for Croke Park showdown against the Bulls
Andrea Piardi appointed to referee URC final between Leinster and Bulls
‘We can’t be scared’: Leinster expect stern fight from raging Bulls in URC final
Andrew Porter ruled out of Leinster’s URC final with doubts over Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan
How Deegan, Soroka and Deeny strengthened their case for bigger roles at Leinster
SOCCER
Elye Wahi gets visa in U-turn after being denied for World Cup match amid fixing allegation
Ivory Coast striker, who started against Ecuador, will miss Saturday’s Germany game in Toronto
Mokoena’s late penalty rescues point for South Africa against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic had led for most of the game in Atlanta after Michal Sadílek’s early strike
Liverpool sign forward Víctor Muñoz for €40m in first arrival of Andoni Iraola era
Pacy 22-year-old Spanish international can play on either wing or as a striker
GOLF
Shane Lowry waiting for missing piece to fall into place as US Open challenge begins
Offaly golfer believes strong all-round game can yet deliver reward at Shinnecock Hills
‘You need to have your wits about you’: Older, wiser Rory McIlroy ready for US Open
Field set for a tough test but McIlroy believes patient approach can yield dividends
US Open: Five golfers that can come out on top at Shinnecock Hills
After hitting a sticky spell, 50-1 shot Shane Lowry is returning to form and could mount a challenge
RACING
Scandinavia aiming to become Aidan O’Brien’s 10th Ascot Gold Cup success
St Leger winner joined in marathon test by other Irish hopes Al Riffa and Carmers
Ombudsman looks a world beater with decisive Prince of Wales’s Stakes victory at Royal Ascot
Aidan O’Brien reaches Royal Ascot winner No. 99 through Victorious
Ombudsman has ideal scenario for Ascot clash with Daryz and Minnie Hauk
Arc one-two take on reigning champion in featured Prince Of Wales’s Stakes
MORE SPORT
Irish doubles pair topple top seeds as Dimitrov exits in ATP Challenger Dublin
Gannon and Barry defeat top seeds Bollipalli and Hilderbrand in super tiebreak thriller, as Dimitrov exits singles draw
Tomás Ó Se: Kerry-Armagh showdown could ignite champions’ title defence
All-Ireland champions face elimination, but former Kingdom defender believes the contest could galvanise Jack O’Connor’s side
Connor Gannon shows fighting spirit in defeat to Grigor Dimitrov at ATP Challenger Dublin
Dubliner falls to former world number three on day four at Elm Park
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