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Nienaber: Opponents raised their game against Ireland

Jacques Nienaber knows all about his teams having a target on their back and says that's perhaps why Ireland didn't win the Six Nations in the swashbuckling manner many fans have come to expect.

Treacy: Irish front four exciting but midfield a worry

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy is excited to see how some of the Boys in Green's in-form players fare in the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland but has concerns about the strength of the Irish engine room.

Forest 'extremely dismayed' by four-point PL deduction

Nottingham Forest are "extremely dismayed" to have been docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules.

Moran: League semi-final scheduling limits appeal

Former Limerick hurler Niall Moran has said that the GAA have limited the appeal of this weekend's Allianz Hurling League Division 1 semi-finals as a result of their scheduling.

Killester and Liffey Celtics set for play-off showdown

Pyrobel Killester and FloMAX Liffey Celtics will face each other in a one-off play-off at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday night to decide who lifts the MissQuote.ie Super League title, after both sides finished with equal 17-3 records at the end of the regular season.

UK government brings in new football governance bill

English football's independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.

Arrests made after tragedy chants at United v Liverpool

Two Manchester United fans were arrested in connection with tragedy chanting during Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Ireland suffer T20 series defeat against Afghanistan

Ireland suffered a 2-1 T20 series defeat to Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 72 steered his side to a 57-run victory.

Van Barneveld ends wait for PDC ranking title

Raymond van Barneveld ended his three-year wait for a PDC ranking title as he stormed to victory in Players Championship 5 in Hildesheim.

Ireland friendlies forecast, United's chaotic win & LOI

Keith Treacy and Conan Byrne join Raf Diallo to discuss John O'Shea's Ireland squad for the Belgium and Switzerland friendlies, review the weekend's League of Ireland action, Manchester United's dramatic FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool and the Champions League draw.

Scales and Parrott ruled out of Ireland double-header

Liam Scales and Troy Parrott are both out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland due to injuries.

Ryan likely to miss Leinster-Tigers Champions Cup clash

Leinster have confirmed that lock James Ryan had an operation on an arm injury and will be assessed over the coming weeks.

WSL attendance record broken with six games to go

The cumulative attendance for this season's Women's Super League has broken the division's record with six rounds of games still to play, the English Football Association has announced.

Opera Singer a doubt for Newmarket

Aidan O'Brien has cast serious doubt on leading Classic contender Opera Singer's participation in the Qipco 1000 Guineas.

Shels & Pat's confirm 'juvenile' aimed racist abuse

Shelbourne and St Pat's have released a joint statement condemning an incident of racist abuse that occurred during the sides' SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash last Friday night.

Allen crashes out of World Open as Brown advances

World number three Mark Allen crashed out of the World Open at the first stage following a 5-3 loss to Welshman Daniel Wells.

Brilliant 1000 Guineas aim after winning seasonal bow

1000 Guineas hope Brilliant put her best foot forward to take the Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes on her seasonal debut at the Curragh.

O'Mahony: Fifth 6 Nations title is the best of the lot

When the celebrations die down, and the emotions reset at neutral, Peter O'Mahony will sit down in the next few days and make a decision about his future.

NFL premutations: High stakes for many in final round

The full picture regarding promotion and relegation will all be decided next weekend as the final round of games in this year's Allianz Football League are played.

Fernandes keen for win over Liverpool to inspire United

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is determined to end a poor season on a high after Sunday's jaw-dropping and "spicy" FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool.