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Away success for Munster
Champions Munster claimed their first RaboDirect PRO12 away win since September with a 35-14 bonus-point success at Benetton Treviso.
Mourad overturns Mikael in Boyne
Mikael D'Haguenet was floored by his Willie Mullins-trained stablemate Mourad in the Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle at Navan.
Monaghan lose home game
Monaghan have been stripped of home advantage for their National Football League clash with Louth on March 11.
Minsk 'a natural' ahead of debut
Dessie Hughes feels Minsk will have to go close to making a successful debut over timber at Fairyhouse on Saturday to justify his place in the JCB Triumph Hurdle.
Hughes aims three at Bobbyjo
Dessie Hughes has longer-term objectives in mind for all his three runners in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday as he looks for his third win in the race in four years.
O'Neill checks on Cullen
Michael O'Neill has contacted Dutch club VVV-Venlo to see if their Japan-born striker Robert Cullen is interested in playing for Northern Ireland.
McClean celebrates Ireland call-up
Sunderland winger James McClean has spoken of his joy after being called into the Ireland squad for the first time.
McDowell bows out
Graeme McDowell was the first player to tee off in the Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson - and the first player to make his exit.
O'Brien stars in Ireland win
Kevin O'Brien top-scored for Ireland as they cruised to a six-wicket win over Kenya in their first Twenty20 international at Mombasa.
Kidney wary of improving Italy
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Italy are no longer easy pickings in the latter stages of matches.
Connacht fight back to claim a draw
Niall O'Connor nailed an injury-time penalty to secure a gritty 13-13 draw for Connacht against RaboDirect PRO12 play-off hopefuls Glasgow Warriors.
Hennessy delighted with Light show
Robbie Hennessy was delighted with Rubi Light's Gowran Park success ahead of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month.
Donnas delivers in Flyingbolt
Donnas Palm got up right on the line to deny Foildubh in a thrilling finish to the Flyingbolt Novice Chase at Navan.
McClean earns Ireland call
Sunderland winger James McClean has been called into Ireland's squad for the friendly clash with the Czech Republic later this month.
Hughes returns for Northern Ireland
Michael O'Neill has named his first Northern Ireland squad, with former captain Aaron Hughes the standout name in a party of 24 having been persuaded to reverse his retirement.
Crossmaglen battle back for victory
Defending champions Crossmaglen came from seven points behind to reach yet another All-Ireland Club SFC final with a 3-8 to 2-8 win over Dr Crokes of Kerry at Portlaoise.
McFadden boots Leinster to victory
Fergus McFadden kicked a last-minute penalty to complete a hard-fought 16-13 victory for Leinster and deny the Scarlets a share of the spoils in Dublin.
Kenya too strong for Ireland
Ireland lost the first of two ICC World Cricket League matches against Kenya by seven wickets after a match-winning innings by Tanmay Mishra in Mombasa.
Parks stars for Blues
Dan Parks was the hero as Cardiff Blues continued their winning return to the Arms Park with a 21-14 RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Ulster.
Allen out in Wales
Mark Allen is out of the 888 Welsh Open after losing a close affair against Shaun Murphy 5-4.
Purcell makes Cork move
League of Ireland side Cork City have announced the capture of Northampton striker Tadhg Purcell on loan until the end of the season.
Light fantastic at Gowran
Rubi Light made all the running to win the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park for the second successive year.
Ireland send for Duffy
Everton defender Shane Duffy has been called up to the Ireland squad for this month's friendly against Czech Republic following an injury to Richard Dunne.
Freedom bypasses Dundalk run
Jessica Harrington has decided against running Steps To Freedom at Dundalk on Friday and he will now head straight to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Kidney: France date unfair on fans
Declan Kidney has declared Ireland fans have been "unfairly treated" by the decision to reschedule their match against France on Sunday, March 4.
Tyrell names Leinster captain
Kilkenny's Jackie Tyrell has been handed the captaincy of the Leinster hurling team for the M Donnelly Interprovicial series.
Cook takes Accrington post
Accrington have appointed former player Paul Cook as their new manager after reaching an agreement with Sligo Rovers for his release.
Murtagh overlooked for qualifiers
There was no place for Middlesex bowler Tim Murtagh in the 14-man Ireland squad named for next month's ICC World Twenty20 qualifying tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
McIlroy finishes fifth in Dubai
Joint halfway leader Rory McIlroy finished in a four-way tie for fifth in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Esprit roars to Hennessy victory
Quel Esprit justified strong late market support down to 5-4 favouritism to give Willie Mullins his eighth triumph in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Allen hammers Doherty
Mark Allen did not have to be at his best on Wednesday as he hammered Ken Doherty 4-0 to move into the last-16 of the 888 Welsh Open.
Another instalment for Last
Last Instalment maintained his unbeaten record over fences with a taking all-the-way success in the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
Deloitte is a bookies' benefit
Benefficient stunned punters when landing the honours in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Hisaabaat springs to it
Hisaabaat opened his account over jumps with a smooth success in what looked a hot Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Barnes penalty was right call - IRB
The International Rugby Board and RBS 6 Nations have exonerated referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Wales.
Kelly guides Cork to victory
Paddy Kelly smacked in a hat-trick of goals as Cork overwhelmed Down with a 4-11 to 0-10 NFL Division One win at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Blair boots Blues to victory
Seventeen points from the boot of Cardiff Blues full-back Ben Blair proved decisive in a 22-15 over Connacht where the attendance was as significant as the scoreline.
O'Connell reflects on 'bizarre' day
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has described the postponement of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France "as a bizarre end to a strange day".
Armagh stun Kerry
Armagh shocked Kerry with a 2-8 to 0-10 win at Tralee to claim the NFL Division One points.
France/Ireland clash called off
Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France has been postponed due to the weather conditions in Paris.
Ulster still in the hunt
Ulster notched up their third consecutive bonus point RaboDirect PRO12 victory to keep their play-off hopes alive with Stefan Terblanche's last-minute try bringing Brian McLaughlin's side maximum points from a 30-12 win.
Trap door closed to McClean
Sunderland winger James McClean was a surprise omission when Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni named his squad for the friendly clash with Czech Republic later this month.
Warrior scores easy victory
Exciting prospect Bog Warrior justified cramped odds of 1-5 in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Novice Chase at Naas.
Clerc eyes success over the Irish
Prolific France winger Vincent Clerc has warned Ireland ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown in Paris that he revels in the space they offer.
Ireland wait on pitch inspection
Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday night will undergo a pitch inspection 90 minutes before kick-off.
Leinster stretch lead at top
Leinster stretched their lead at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table to 14 points after surging past Benetton Treviso 42-8 at the RDS.
Best ready for Paris pain
Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France.
Wallace drafted in by Ireland
Ireland have called up Paddy Wallace as cover for Jonathan Sexton ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.
Robinson named Under-21 boss
Stephen Robinson has been named as Northern Ireland's new Under-21 manager, succeeding Steve Beaglehole in the post.
Yachvili sidelined for Ireland game
France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili has been ruled out of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Paris with a back problem.
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