Leinster see off brave Clermont but error-strewn display brings little cheer
Leinster lineout was a shambles while their handling and decision-making also left a lot to be desired
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Sarsfields still savouring the sweet taste of provincial success
The proud Cork club are on a roll having shocked holders and strong favourites Ballygunner to claim a first Munster crown and earn an All-Ireland semi-final place against Slaughtneil
Sarsfields captain Niamh McGrath on returning to the pitch after childbirth: ‘I’m not an inspiration to anyone’
McGrath is closing in on another AIB All-Ireland club camogie title with Sarsfields just 10 months after giving birth
Podge Collins tips Jason Gillane to take over as Limerick’s No 1
Former Clare star believes the younger brother of top Limerick forward Aaron has the ability to fill the big void left by the injured Nickie Quaid
Croke Park officials to seek clarification on Revenue audit as to if it is specific to GAA units
Cora Staunton sees some FRC proposals that could benefit the women’s game
Former Tyrone midfielder and Antrim manager Jody Gormley dies age 53
GAA attempting to come to terms with increased Revenue scrutiny of counties
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Ulster well beaten again by French opposition but Leinster grind out win in the Aviva
Bordeaux Bègles pile the pain on Ulster with late barrage of tries in Belfast
French visitors run in four of their six touchdowns in the final 20 minutes at Kingspan Stadium
Munster must wait to find out extent of Craig Casey’s knee injury
Friday night’s defeat to Castres came at a cost after an attritional encounter
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Ireland face Portugal, Denmark, Hungary and Armenia in their quest to get to the World Cup
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Ruben Amorim insists he never spoke to Manchester City about manager’s job
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Ireland to open World Cup qualifying campaign at home to Hungary
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Dejan Kulusevski comes off bench to get Tottenham draw at Rangers
Shamrock Rovers become first Irish side to reach European knockout stages after seeing off Borac
Mark Power clears first hurdle in quest to claim coveted LIV Golf card
Former Walker Cup star shoots a 66 and advances among 21 players who will be joined by a further 28 exempted players in the second round with the scores reset for 49 starters
Louis Oosthuizen feels short game key in Alfred Dunhill Championship defence
Tom McKibbin will play alongside the former Open champion over the first two rounds at Leopard Creek
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
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James’s Gate sheds maiden tag over hurdles at Punchestown
Willie Mullins dominates rest of Tuesday’s card with four winners
Joseph O’Brien targets King George success with Banbridge after encouraging Cork effort
Eight-year-old was battling Energumene in the Hilly Way before unseating Richie Deegan at the final fence.
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Willie Mullins star cut to 5/1 to pull off another hat-trick in Champion Chase at Cheltenham
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