Meath see off Wicklow in Aughrim
Meath overcame Wicklow 1-17 to 1-12 in the Leinster SFC quarter-final in a wet and windy Aughrim this evening.
Meath overcame Wicklow 1-17 to 1-12 in the Leinster SFC quarter-final in a wet and windy Aughrim this evening.
South Africa staged a second-half comeback to record a flattering 30-17 win over a feisty Scotland in the four-nation tournament on Saturday and set up a final clash with Samoa.
In their Leinster SHC quarter-final replay Dublin were very comfortable winners over 14-man Wexford. A missed penalty and a freak goal towards the end of the first half both ran in Meath's favour and they beat Wicklow by five points in their Leinster SFC quarter-final.
Just 16 overs of play were possible on the second day of Ireland's four-day match against Australia A at Stormont.
Brian Gregan maintained his winning ways on the track when the Clonliffe Harriers AC athlete won over 400m this afternoon in Gothenburg.
Jamaica's 200 metres world champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned diuretic, according to sources close to Jamaican athletics.
Christian Wade is understood to have been called up by the British and Irish Lions and withdrawn from the England side to play Argentina in Buenos Aires today.
Samoa powered to a 39-10 win over Italy in the four-team tournament in South Africa on Saturday, their third successive test win against Six Nations opposition.
Sky Lantern and Just The Judge remain on course for a mouthwatering rematch at Royal Ascot as they feature among 19 confirmations, including the supplemented Pavlosk, for the Coronation Stakes.
Championship leader Dani Pedrosa grabbed pole position for Sunday's Catalunya grand prix when he recorded the fastest ever lap at Montmelo near Barcelona on Saturday.
The prospect of quick conditions has probably ruled Maarek out of Royal Ascot, but he bids for some compensation in the Midsummer Sprint Stakes at Cork.
Luis Suarez is happy to acknowledge he has a contract with Liverpool, but amid talk of an Anfield exit he has stressed that what he wants should be listened to.
A hole-in-one helped power Ireland's Simon Thornton to the top of the leaderboard at the St Omer Open today.
Phil Mickelson and fellow American Billy Horschel retained their one-stroke lead at the U.S. Open following Saturday morning's conclusion of the suspended second round of the championship at Merion.
Overnight leader Tjaart van der Walt threw away a three-shot mid-round advantage to concede a share of top spot to England's Robert Dinwiddie on day two at the St Omer Open.
Sam Warburton believes today's 47-17 victory over a tough Waratahs team provided the perfect preparation for the Lions' first Test match against Australia.
Members of Cycling Ireland have voted against nominating Pat McQuaid for a third term as president of the UCI.
Leigh Halfpenny produced a command performance as the unbeaten British and Irish Lions delivered their best display Down Under just seven days before tackling Australia.
Juan Mata insists he has not been told he is surplus to requirements under new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and is ignoring stories to the contrary.
New Zealand wrapped up the series and retained the Dave Gallaher Trophy by thrashing France 30-0 in Christchurch.