Ireland squads named for summer tours
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced the senior Ireland squad that will tour the USA and Canada, and the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia, this summer.
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Monarch bidding to rule in Canada
Aidan O'Brien's Imperial Monarch reappears in the Canadian International at Woodbine on Sunday.
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Ireland takes second place at Nations Cup
The Irish show jumping team bounced back with a vengeance at the five-star Nations' Cup in Spruce Meadows, Canada, one of the biggest shows in the world.
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Darren O'Dea savours new lease of Canada life
They say a change is as good as a rest, and so Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea is hoping his move to MLS side Toronto FC can kick-start his career.
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Soccer: Canadian women claim bronze
Diana Matheson scored a last-gasp goal to earn Canada the Olympic bronze medal at the expense of France with a 1-0 win.
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Football: USA grab last-gasp victory over Canada
The United States grabbed a last-gasp extra-time winner to seal their place in the women's Olympics football final for the fifth successive tournament.
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Soccer: US to meet Canada in women's semi-finals
The United States, chasing a third successive Olympic gold, will meet neighbours Canada in the semi-finals of the women's soccer tournament while France meet world champions Japan after all four convincingly won their quarter-finals on Friday.
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Tennis: Tsonga survives titanic tussle
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played his way into the history books today as he defeated Canada's Milos Raonic in the longest three-set tennis match in Olympic history.
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Garrigus holds slender Canada lead
American Robert Garrigus takes a single-shot lead into the final round of the RBC Canadian Open after scoring a six-under par 64.
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Els heads to Canada after Lytham success
Open champion Ernie Els is to honour his commitment to this week's Canadian Open.
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Murphy breaks Irish 50m butterfly record
Barry Murphy broke the Irish senior 50m Butterfly record at the Canada Cup in Montreal.
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Canada to use soccer theme at Olympics
Canada's synchronised swimming team has announced its technical routine theme for the Olympics is soccer.
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Sweetnam in sparkling form in Canada
Shane Sweetnam continued his run of sparkling form at Spruce Meadows on Sunday night when he claimed the runner-up place in the World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix.
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Kerins claims third in Spruce Meadows
Darragh Kerins finished third place in Saturday's World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows in Canada, with fellow Irish riders Richie Moloney and Jennifer Crooks also featuring in the top ten.
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Vettel secures pole in Canada
Sebastian Vettel superbly grabbed the 32nd pole position of his Formula One career and second in succession ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Hesjedal crowned Giro d'Italia champ
Ryder Hesjedal became Canada's first ever winner at a Grand Tour event as he snatched victory from Joaquim Rodriguez on a dramatic final stage of the Giro d'Italia.
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Ventoso claims ninth stage of Giro d'Italia
Spain's Francisco Ventoso (Movistar) claimed victory in the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish, with Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin) holding onto the leader's pink jersey.
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Cricketers seek World Cup spot
John Mooney joins Damien O'Meara to discuss the win over Canada and looks forward to the game against Holland.
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Ireland cruise to victory over Canada
Ireland crushed Canada by 10 wickets in Dubai to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Twenty20 tournament.
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Down duo in form at Toronto World Cup show
Conor Swail and Dermott Lennon were in the top five again on Saturday night at the World Cup show in Toronto.