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United claim Gregg testimonial win

Ashley Young (2), Patrice Evra and Wayne Rooney scored as a strong Manchester United side beat an Irish Premier League XI 4-1 in a testimonial for former United goalkeeper Harry Gregg at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Seven uncapped players in Ireland squad

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has included seven uncapped players in his squad to face the Barbarians.

Mironica on the mark

Mironica led home a 1-2 for the David Wachman stable in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Naas.

Highway motors to Blue Wind glory

Princess Highway marked herself as a possible Classic contender with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas.

Joy as boxer Taylor makes Olympics

Ireland's Sports Minister Michael Ring and the coach and father of boxer Katie Taylor have led the celebrations after she secured her place in the London Olympics.

UEFA announce new Euro 2020 bid

UEFA have confirmed that countries will still be able to bid for Euro 2020 - even if they did not declare an interest before Tuesday's deadline.

Excelebration set for Lockinge

Excelebration heads the opposition to Frankel in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

Team to mark Loughinisland massacre

The families of six men shot dead in a sectarian massacre have praised football chiefs after they agreed to let Ireland mark the atrocity at Euro 2012.

Trimble motivated by Irish rivalry

Ulster wing Andrew Trimble has warned Leinster they will face a side "motivated by jealousy" in the first all-Irish Heineken Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland recognition for Hendrick

Jeff Hendrick has capped a terrific season at Derby with a call up to the Ireland Under-21 squad.

Finalists dominate award shortlist

Heineken Cup finalists Leinster and Ulster provide four of the five players on the shortlist for this season's European Player of the Year Award.

Approach still unbeaten

Dawn Approach confirmed the promise of his winning debut when following up in the Fishery Lane Race at Naas.

O'Driscoll backing for Penney

Retiring Munster lock Mick O'Driscoll has backed incoming coach Rob Penney to get the Irish province back to the top of the European game.

Hickey out of Tipperary clash

Limerick have suffered a blow with an injury which will rule defender Seamus Hickey out of the Munster SC clash with Tipperary.

Kyriacou heads to Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues have confirmed the signing of hooker Andi Kyriacou from Ulster.

Dublin to host European finals

Tournament organisers have announced that both showpiece European club finals next year will be held in Dublin.

Ireland get O'Shea all-clear

Sunderland defender John O'Shea will meet up with the Ireland squad as scheduled after undergoing a scan on Sunday night.

UEFA will consider bid - Regan

Scottish FA chief Stewart Regan has revealed that UEFA have put on record for the first time that they will consider bids for the European Championships from more than two countries as multiple tournament hosts.

Three-nation Euro 2020 bid considered

Ireland, Scotland and Wales have formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020.

Sheedy sure Kilkenny will succeed

An injury crisis won't halt Kilkenny's march towards another All-Ireland hurling title this summer, according to former Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy.

Leinster into final

Leinster survived a late Glasgow Warriors comeback to reach their third successive RaboDirect PRO12 final with a 19-15 win.

Monaghan claim Ladies title

Monaghan denied Cork a fifth successive Ladies Division One football championship title with a narrow 1-13 to 2-7 in the final at Parnell Park.

McIlroy bows out

Rory McIlroy's third reign as world number one could last just a week after another missed cut in the Players Championship.

Three-way bid for Euro 2020

Scotland, Wales and Ireland have formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020, it can be disclosed.

Ospreys shock champions Munster

Dan Biggar racked up 25 points as the Ospreys reached the RaboDirect Pro12 final with a stunning 45-10 victory over defending champions Munster at the Liberty Stadium.

IFA disappointed with McClean

The Irish Football Association has expressed its disappointment at James McClean's recent comments about his time in the Northern Ireland set-up.

Astrology stars in Dee romp

Astrology looked a smart colt when making all the running to take the Stobart Barristers Dee Stakes at Chester and he could make the Aidan O'Brien team for the Derby.

O'Briens double up with Memphis

Memphis Tennessee completed a quick big-race double for the Aidan and Joseph O'Brien team in the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester.

Akeed Mofeed out of Derby

Akeed Mofeed will not be aimed at the Investec Derby at Epsom after meeting with another setback.

O'Neill admits O'Shea concerns

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill fears Ireland defender John O'Shea could be a doubt for this summer's Euro 2012 finals.

Northern Ireland U21s sunk by penalty

New Northern Ireland Under-21 coach Stephen Robinson was unable to reverse the team's poor Euro 2013 qualifying record as they lost 1-0 in his first match in charge following a late penalty.

McClean explains switch

James McClean has further fuelled the row over his decision to chose Ireland ahead of his native Northern Ireland.

O'Neill to assess Meyler options

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has promised to address midfielder David Meyler's situation this summer.

Injured Danielli calls it a day

Scotland and Ulster wing Simon Danielli has announced his retirement from rugby due to a back injury.

Mixed fortunes for trio

It was agony and ecstasy for two of England's stars at golf's richest event, while Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy endured mixed fortunes.

Hunt targets Ireland recall

Reading striker Noel Hunt hopes Premier League football next season will boost his chances of a recall to the Ireland squad.

Magennis extends Dons deal

Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis has signed a one-year contract extension at Aberdeen, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club have confirmed.

McCarthy asks to miss Euros

Ireland midfielder James McCarthy asked to be withdrawn from consideration for selection for Euro 2012 after his father was diagnosed with cancer, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said.

McKillop sets record at Olympic Stadium

Ireland's Michael McKillop became the first male athlete to set a world record at the Olympic Stadium.

McClean ends Twitter use after threats

James McClean has closed his Twitter account after receiving death threats following his selection for Ireland's Euro 2012 squad.

McIlroy wants Sawgrass redemption

Rory McIlroy starts his third spell as world number one this week by returning to the event he turned his back on last year.

McIlroy back on top

Golf's world number one spot has changed hands for the fifth time in just over two months.

Kilkenny celebrate final triumph

Kilkenny handed out a National Hurling League Division One final mauling to Cork at Semple Stadium.

Hunt targets Ireland recall

Reading striker Noel Hunt hopes Premier League football next season will boost his chances of a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad.

Leinster finish top after Newport win

Leinster will play the Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs next week in Dublin as the Irishmen finished their regular season on top of the table with an 18th league victory - a 22-18 win at Newport Gwent Dragons.

Rangers grab victory in fund raiser

Rangers overcame Linfield 2-0 in their challenge match at Windsor Park courtesy of goals from Alejandro Bedoya and teenage debutant Barrie McKay.

Glasgow set up Leinster tie

Glasgow snatched the final RaboDirect Pro12 play-off berth and a semi-final tie against Leinster after a resounding 24-3 victory over Connacht saw them secure fourth place in the league table.

McClean set for early Ireland link-up

James McClean will join up with Ireland's Euro 2012 squad early to undergo a crash course in international football.

Camelot the Guineas king

Camelot maintained his unbeaten record with a thrilling victory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket for the Aidan O'Brien team.

Exiles confirm Humphreys signing

London Irish have confirmed the signing of fly-half Ian Humphreys from this season's Heineken Cup finalists Ulster.

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