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Feyenoord boss Arne Slot emerges as leading contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

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Liverpool are considering Feyenoord coach Arne Slot as the man to replace Jurgen Klopp.

Graham Rowntree: Munster ‘very happy’ with timescale of Jean Kleyn’s recovery from injury

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Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has allayed fears surrounding the severity of Jean Kleyn’s eye injury, with the South African lock said to be still on track to be fit for the start of next season.

Shannon Sweeney secures second bronze medal for Ireland at European Boxing Championships

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Ireland has secured two bronze medals at the European boxing championships in Belgrade.

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Steven Kitshoff confirmed to have played final Ulster game after season ended by injury

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Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for the province after it was confirmed that he has departed the country following a season-ending knee injury.

Noel King reveals process to become new Dundalk manager took ‘an hour or two’

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Noel King has revealed that the process that led to his confirmation as Dundalk manager lasted an ‘hour or two’ after a call out of the blue for a job that he did not apply for.

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Erik Ten Hag offers excuse for his £85m signing’s controversial celebration – but admits Antony was wrong

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Erik Ten Hag admitted Antony was in the wrong when he ran in front of the Coventry City fans with a hand cupped to his ear after they were knocked out of the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

PGMOL to allow Nottingham Forest to hear VAR audio of rejected penalty claims as Erik ten Hag calls out club

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Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio connected to three penalty claims in their match against Everton last Sunday.

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‘The comments are a disgrace’ – A defensive Erik Ten Hag says reaction to FA Cup win was ’embarrassing’

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Erik Ten Hag has branded the reaction to Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry “embarrassing” and “a disgrace”.

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‘What can happen now though?’ – Shay Given criticises Nottingham Forest over ‘nuclear’ option with VAR accusations

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Former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given sees Nottingham Forest's inflammatory claims directed at match officials following their 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday as counter-productive.

Pat Spillane: When Coca-Cola messed with magic formula, they realised their error – time for GAA to do the same

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In 1985, after 99 years in business, Coca-Cola, the world’s most iconic drinks brand, decided to change its secret formula for making the beverage.

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English solutions to a problem like the Women’s Six Nations – one novel idea: combine it with the men’s

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England in this Women’s Six Nations give off a similar vibe to Max Verstappen in Formula One. You can appreciate what they are doing is hugely impressive and recognise the quality of their performance, while also feeling slightly…

‘Days like this make it worth it’ – Waterford’s Calum Lyons has no regrets about leaving Australian sun behind

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Calum Lyons left sunnier parts behind to keep his shoulder to the Waterford hurling wheel and moments like securing a famous Munster SHC victory on home soil were exactly why.

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‘It's a long road to recovery’ – Gavin Bazunu backs Southampton as he plans for possible 10-month injury absence

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Gavin Bazunu admits he has a “long road” to recovery from a season-ending injury that will see the Dubliner sidelined for club and country until 2025.

‘You’ve got to understand their point of view’ – Stephen Bradley hints at reason over lack of state funding for league

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Stephen Bradley says the Tolka Park pitch that ruined last night’s Dublin derby drives home the need for state investment in the League of Ireland – but he accepts that the Government may require assurances about where the money is going…

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‘I get he’s a fan’s favourite … but he hasn’t deserved to play’ – Damien Duff expands on Shane Farrell criticism

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Damien Duff has elaborated on his criticism of Shane Farrell after his red card against Shamrock Rovers, explaining that the fan favourite has been restricted to a cameo role because of the manager’s dissatisfaction with his approach to…

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Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim

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Jamie Carragher believes Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is now favourite for the Liverpool job.

Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend.

‘I feel like crying’ – Inter's Lautaro Martinez delight with club’s 20th Serie A title after win in Milan derby

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Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez said he was close to tears after they became the first side to clinch the Serie A title in the Milan derby following their 2-1 win over AC Milan on Monday.

Limerick teen Róisín Ní Riain takes gold at Para Swimming European Championships

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Ireland's Róisín Ní Riain earned another medal at the 2024 Para Swimming European Open Championships, taking gold in the SB13 100m breaststroke final on Monday.

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Nottingham Forest trio – including former ref Mark Clattenburg – facing threat of FA sanctions over comments

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Nottingham Forest face the threat of Football Association and Premier League charges over their extraordinary attack on the officiating of their match against Everton on Sunday.

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‘We want to produce players for Ireland’ – Leo Cullen blocks out criticism of Leinster’s advantages

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Leo Cullen has opted not to engage in the debate around Leinster’s funding and the IRFU’s central contracting model in the wake of his side’s audacious capture of Jordie Barrett.

Eddie Brennan: Banner flunk a major test of their mentality – and another serious one awaits against Cork

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Entire seasons can swing on a single moment. One minute you’re coasting along, in cruise control, but then one lapse in concentration can turn it into a car crash.

Leo Cullen knows loss of focus could cost Leinster as big games loom large

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There was nothing wonderful about Leinster’s rare slip-up at the weekend for Leo Cullen.

Micheál Donoghue spells out Dublin’s massive turnover of players since reign started

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?Micheál Donoghue had a point to make on Sunday. The Dublin manager had been asked about his young squad and the nutritional benefits of annexing a draw in Wexford Park from an improbable situation in their Leinster SHC round-robin clash.

Scrum-half with Devine pedigree, Matthew looks primed for great leap forward with Connacht

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Timing is everything for a scrum-half and they mark the ever-quickening moments with hurrying hands and fleeting feet.

Tyrone have a lot of work to do ahead of Donegal, warns Mr Dependable Mattie Donnelly

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Not for the first time, Mattie Donnelly was whatever Tyrone needed him to be.

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Fermanagh see off Antrim to book place in Ulster U20 football championship Tier Two final

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Fermanagh turned on the style in the second-half of the Tier Two semi-final of the Ulster Under-20 Football Championship to emerge winners over Antrim by 1-16 to 0-10.

‘How you live your life off the pitch ends up biting you back on the pitch’ – Damien Duff gets tough on Shane Farrell after derby red

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Damien Duff admitted there was no defence for Shelbourne man Shane Farrell after his red card offence in their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers.

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Ten-man Shelbourne remain in top spot after holding Shamrock Rovers to Tolka Park stalemate

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The warm embraces shared by Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley before, after and even during this game suggested that their relationship has survived a rocky patch at the business end of last season when shots were fired in the media.

Galway United jump up to fifth despite Sligo Rovers stalemate

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The first Connacht derby since 2017 finished in a scoreless draw as Sligo Rovers and Galway United could not be separated at The Showgrounds.