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Leicester’s immediate Premier League return has been built on Enzo Maresca’s unwavering philosophy

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Mission accomplished for Leicester City and Enzo Maresca and, while it was never admitted publicly, promotion was non-negotiable this season.

Johnny Kenny equaliser rescues point for Shamrock Rovers to deny Galway United famous win

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Johnny Kenny salvaged a point for Shamrock Rovers with a late equaliser as they were made to work extremely hard for a share of the spoils by Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.

Leicester seal Premier League return as QPR win Championship survival battle with thumping win over Leeds

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Leicester have been promoted to the Premier League after QPR secured their Championship survival in style and dealt Leeds' automatic promotion hopes a major blow with a thumping 4-0 victory at Loftus Road.

Frantz Pierrot sparkles to help Drogheda survive Sligo Rovers scare

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Drogheda United picked up just a second win of the season as they came from 1-0 down to see off Sligo Rovers at Weavers Park.

Derry City enjoy first away win of the season with victory in Waterford

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Derry City claimed their first away win of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season in their 600th away fixture since their inception when they proved too good for a disjointed Waterford FC for the second-time this campaign at the…

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Shelbourne back to winning ways as John Martin makes the difference against St Pat’s

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?The previous five clashes between these cross-Liffey rivals have each been decided by the bare minimum and this latest instalment stayed true to form as Shelbourne edged past St Patrick’s Athletic to remain top of the Premier Division.

Laois cruise past Kildare with Conor Fitzpatrick and Jer Quinlan leading the way

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Laois qualified for the quarter-final of the O’Nellls.com Leinster U-20 hurling championship with a comfortable nine-point victory over Kildare in Manguard Park, Newbridge.

Dundalk claim first win of the season under new boss Noel King

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Dundalk celebrated a new King as first half goals from Scott High and Robbie Benson helped them to a first win of the season against Bohemians at Oriel Park.

Ulster claim bonus point URC victory over Benetton in Ravenhill thriller

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Crazy stuff, wasn’t it? Even so, Ulster got the job done and with a bonus point as well to give them maximum return in this vital encounter for the province’s play-off hopes.

McIlroy and Lowry dovetail as Rahm and Hatton get Ryder Cup lifeline

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Rory McIlroy knows a team is stronger when it plays to its strengths and it worked out of him on and off the course in the space of 24 hours.

Liverpool reach verbal agreement with Arne Slot to take over as manager

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Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Feyenoord for their head coach Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.

Early McHale goal sets the tone as Mayo young guns prove too strong for Galway

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The outcome was never in any doubt as Mayo cruised to a comfortable victory in the third round of the Connacht MFC at Tuam Stadium. A first-half goal from Harry McHale helped the winners to a half-time lead of nine points and a second goal…

Cork ensure place in Munster U20 hurling knockout stages with two-point win over Limerick

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All-Ireland champions Cork copper-fastened their place in the Munster U20 knock-out stages after holding out for a two-point victory over Limerick.

Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner add bronze medals to their haul at European Para-Swimming Championships

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There were two more medals in the pool for Ireland as Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner added to their medal haul at the European Para-Swimming Championships in Funchal by both claiming bronze.

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Your complete guide to the weekend GAA action

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Here is your complete guide to the weekend’s GAA action.

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Paul O’Donovan secures place in the Men’s Single Scull ‘A’ semi-final at European Rowing Championships

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Paul O’Donovan won his repechage to qualify for the A/B semi-finals of the heavyweight single sculls at the European Championships in Szeged in Hungary today.

World champion Rhys McClenaghan wins third European title in pommel horse event

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Two-time World champion Rhys McClenaghan has won a third European title in the pommel horse event.

As it happened: King reigns in Dundalk, Hoops held by Galway, and Shels beat St Pat’s

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It was another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with a number of intriguing results.

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LIV golfers Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton remain eligible for Ryder Cup – DP Tour chief confirms

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Rory McIlroy suggested the rules might need to be changed but the current status quo allows LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to qualify for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York after all.

Katie Taylor’s rematch with Amanda Serrano set to smash box office records

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The Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano re-match in Texas in July looks set to break all box office records for a women’s fight.

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The Manchester City link at the core of Arsenal and Spurs philosophy that raises stakes ahead of derby

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If there wasn’t so much tension around this game, and between these clubs, Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou might be able to settle in and discuss a few shared ideas. Both have worked in the City Football Group structure, which reflects…

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Brendan Rodgers hints he may have under-used ‘certified winner’ James Forrest

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits he might have under-used "certified winner" James Forrest this season.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham

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Mikel Arteta has urged his players to put their north London rivalry with Tottenham to one side as Arsenal look to stay top of the Premier League with victory at their neighbours.

From Charlton era to becoming Dundalk manager at 67 – life with Irish football’s great survivor Noel King is never dull

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It’s a snapshot in time that throws up memories. It goes back to the era when Irish football was at its peak, with a senior international team that was comfortable in the company of the best eight teams in the world.

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‘We had a great training day on Wednesday, we knocked the stuffing out of each other’ – Ireland ready for Six Nations finale

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With a record crowd for an Ireland Women’s game expected inside Ravenhill and a team that have “knocked the stuffing out of each other” in midweek, it’s all set up for an explosive finish to the Six Nations on Saturday.

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‘It’s the best job in the world, best club in the world’ – Jurgen Klopp’s message to Arne Slot

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Jurgen Klopp believes Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will inherit the “best job in the world” if he is to succeed him as Liverpool manager.

Ruaidhri O’Connor: Croke Park is looming large over Irish rugby – can the IRFU resist its lure?

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How will the IRFU big-wigs feel as they cross the threshold of Croke Park next Saturday, surrounded by 82,300 paying fans?

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Gus McCarthy set for debut as Leinster give young guns a chance against Stormers

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Gus McCarthy is in line to make his Leinster debut at hooker against the Stormers tomorrow as the province’s front-liners remain focused on preparing for next week’s mammoth Croke Park Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton.

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Seán O’Brien comes into the Munster midfield as they look for momentum at Lions’ den

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Munster coach Graham Rowntree has made one change to his side for tomorrow’s crunch clash with the Lions in Johannesburg, with Seán O’Brien coming in for Alex Nankivell.

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Derek Lyng forced into big changes for Kilkenny’s clash with Galway

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Derek Lyng has been forced into significant team surgery for Sunday’s road trip to Salthill where Kilkenny will take on Galway in the Leinster SHC round-robin.