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Jordi Murphy comes in to replace Jamie Heaslip for Sunday’s Six Nations fixture against England. Photograph: INPHO

Jordi Murphy Ireland’s sole change for England

International
15:19

Joe Schmidt keeps Cian Healy on the bench while Eoin Reddan comes in for Isaac Boss

Irish Times sports journalist Carl O’Malley dies suddenly at 37

Irish Times sports journalist Carl O’Malley, who passed away suddenly on Thursday at the age of 37.

Sport
16:45

Father-of-three will be hugely missed by everyone in the paper

Sepp Blatter insists 2022 World Cup will end by December 18th

Speaking in Belfast, Fifa president Sepp Blatter has insisted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will finish no later than December 18. Photograph: Walter Bieri/EPA

International
16:16

Fifa president made remarks ahead of International FA Board meeting in Belfast

Weekend Premier League team news

Mixed views on Sky deal amongst GAA officials in Britain

“Our development officer when he goes into schools finds it a lot easier to talk about the games because he can say it’s on Sky, the same television station as Premier League football and that gives exposure to the games and their value.” Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gaelic Games
03:30

Reservations remain about increased cost but profile of games is seen to have benefited

Pádraig Harrington outshines Rory McIlroy in breezy Florida

Rory Mcllroy gestures after hitting from the first tee. He shot a three-over-par 73. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Golf
01:41

Three-time Major winner two behind early leader at Honda Classic

Brendan Rodgers left to rue Liverpool’s lack of cutting edge

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was left to rue his side’s lack of cutting edge as they were knocked out of the Europa League on penalties by besiktas. Photograph: AFP

English Soccer
11:36

Liverpool disappointed with manner of defeat as side suffer first European penalty exit

AB De Villiers inspires South Africa rout of West Indies

AB De Villiers hit a sensational 162 from 66 balls as South Africa stuffed the West Indies by 257 runs in their Pool B clash. Photograph: AFP

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11:03

Skipper plunders dumbfounding 162 from 66 balls as Proteas win Pool B tie by 257 runs

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Mixed views on Sky deal amongst GAA officials in Britain

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Reservations remain about increased cost but profile of games is seen to have benefited

Rugby

Jordi Murphy Ireland’s sole change for England

International

Joe Schmidt keeps Cian Healy on the bench while Eoin Reddan comes in for Isaac Boss

Anthony Foley makes seven changes for visit of Glasgow

Pro12

Connacht boss Pat Lam brings in Tiernan O’Halloran and Niyi Adeolokun for Treviso

Racing

Tony McCoy unlikely to retire after Cheltenham

Racing

McCoy will partner Carlingford Lough in Gold Cup but wants to ride in Grand National

Fehily must honour commitment to Zarkandar at Cheltenham

Racing

Maguire to miss Festival meeting for second year in succession

Soccer

Sepp Blatter insists 2022 World Cup will end by December 18th

International

Fifa president made remarks ahead of International FA Board meeting in Belfast

Premier League team news

English Soccer

All the latest injury and suspension details ahead of the weekend action

Golf

Pádraig Harrington outshines Rory McIlroy in breezy Florida

Golf

Three-time Major winner two behind early leader at Honda Classic

Rory McIlroy finds comfort back doing what he does best

Golf

‘Everything that’s happened at the start of this year, it’s sort of like a clear road ahead’

Other Sports

AB De Villiers inspires South Africa rout of West Indies

Other Sports

Skipper plunders dumbfounding 162 from 66 balls as Proteas win Pool B tie by 257 runs

Men’s Premier League All-Star squad named for China tour

Other Sports

Provisional squad of 23 selected for Sino-European Championships in July

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