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Latest news : St Kieran’s, Kilkenny defeat St Peter’s, Wexford in Corn Uí Dhuill final
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Latest news : Aogán Ó Fearghail emphasises value of tradition but with modern concerns
Latest news : Celtic stretch lead over Aberdeen after Parkhead show of strength
Latest news : Darren McCurry’s late free gives Tryone a share of the spoils
Latest news : Terenure close in on home semi after win at Cork Constitution
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Ireland’s Johnny Sexton and Paul O’Connell in discussion during the Captains Run at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash with England. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

O’Connell: England win would be up there with ‘anything we’ve achieved’

International
18:00

Ireland captain relishing battle with what he considers the strongest English side he has faced

Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates with Dejan Lovren after scoring the winning goal. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters

Philippe Coutinho’s class fires Liverpool as City’s title hopes slide at Anfield

English Soccer
15:07

Mercurial Brazilian midfielder is a class apart as Brendan Rodgers’s side close in on top four

Frampton’s ‘fierce boxing style’ set him for stardom

Carl Frampton of Northern Ireland celebrates after his victory over Chris Avalos of USA for the IBF Super Bantamweight World Title at Odyssey Arena on February 28th in Belfast. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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13:43

Manager Barry McGuigan says ‘The Jackal’ is a great role model who just gets on with life

Frampton impresses in title defence

Sorry England thrashed by Sri Lanka in Wellington

England suffered another heavy World Cup defeat as Sri Lanka chased down 309 with nine wickets to spare. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Other Sports
12:26

Eoin Morgan fails again as Thirimane and Sangakarra eviscerate shambolic attack

Zimbabwe fall just short in Pakistan chase

Wales continue Six Nations revival with win in Paris

Dan Biggar scored Wales’ try in their 20-13 win over France in Paris. Photograph - AFP

International
21:20

Dan Biggar crosses for Warren Gatland’s men as France’s miserable form continues

GAA Congress in full motion despite marked lack of debate early on

The GAA Annual Congress at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Co Cavan saw 67 motions on the agenda. Photograph: Andrew Paton/Inpho

Gaelic Games
17:42

One on one penalties and advantage rule in hurling are passed in Cavan

Pádraig Harrington takes one-shot lead at Honda Classic

Pádraig Harrington watches carefully after playing his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of The Honda Classic PGA National Resort & Spa Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photograph: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Golf
17:56

Three-time Major winner dropped shots on last two holes of second round

Coetsee takes two-shot lead at Joburg Open

Munster grab bonus point to jump above Glasgow at top of table

Munster’s Keith Earls scores their third try of the Guinness Pro 12 game against Glasgow at Musgrave Park. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Pro12
22:00

Anthony Foley’s side find their rhythm to run in four tries at Musgrave Park

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Gaelic Games

St Kieran’s, Kilkenny defeat St Peter’s, Wexford in Corn Uí Dhuill final

Hurling

Defending All-Ireland senior hurling colleges champions break free with Richie Leahy’s goal

Aogán Ó Fearghail emphasises value of tradition but with modern concerns

Gaelic Games

New GAA president takes office looking for consensus on fixtures and says there is no place for elites in the association

Rugby

Terenure close in on home semi after win at Cork Constitution

Rugby

Remain second place in Ulster Bank Division 1A while Ballynahinch move up to fourth

Munster grab bonus point to jump above Glasgow at top of table

Pro12

Anthony Foley’s side find their rhythm to run in four tries at Musgrave Park

Racing

Willie Mullins delighted with Vautour’s Leopardstown workout

Racing

Trainer one of many giving Cheltenham Festival runners a spin at Dublin track

Turf Club to pay up to five-figure sums for usable information

Racing

Confidential hotlines set up to receive information on doping and other issues

Soccer

Philippe Coutinho’s class fires Liverpool as City’s title hopes slide at Anfield

English Soccer

Mercurial Brazilian midfielder is a class apart as Brendan Rodgers’s side close in on top four

Celtic stretch lead over Aberdeen after Parkhead show of strength

Soccer

Hoops now six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after four-goal show

Golf

Pádraig Harrington takes one-shot lead at Honda Classic

Golf

Three-time Major winner dropped shots on last two holes of second round

Wallie Coetsee takes two-shot lead into final round of Joburg Open

Golf

World No 509 cards two-under 70 to move clear on crowded leaderboard

Other Sports

Frampton’s ‘fierce boxing style’ set him for stardom

Other Sports

Manager Barry McGuigan says ‘The Jackal’ is a great role model who just gets on with life

Sorry England thrashed by Sri Lanka in Wellington

Other Sports

Eoin Morgan fails again as Thirimane and Sangakarra eviscerate shambolic attack

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