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Saturday 18 May, 2013

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As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, Heineken Cup final

We were live from L’Aviva Stadium as the Top 14′s finest took aim at the European Cup.

TheScore.ie commenters’ favourite GAA jerseys

We asked, you replied. Here are your 10 favourite GAA jerseys of all time.

Craig Doyle the hero as Carlow hold off late London comeback

The RTE presenter’s talented namesake rattled in three goals for the Rainbow County.

No joke: Someone at Brighton left a poo in the away dressing room

The club are currently investigating the matter, after Crystal Palace’s facilities were left in a mess.

Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster

“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.

The best bits from Ronan O’Gara’s debut as a rugby columnist

The retiring Munster, Ireland and Lions star paid tribute to the teenager Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

Fennelly emerges as injury doubt for Kilkenny with damaged ankle

The 28 year-old suffered the injury in club action for Ballyhale Shamrocks last night.

He couldn’t, could he? Michael Phelps planning comeback for 2016 Olympics – reports

Is the so-callled greatest Olympian of all time set to return?

Nacewa cherishes special moment of cup triumph before final Leinster game

The New Zealander was instrumental in his side’s cup win at the RDS.

Clermont v Toulon: 3 key battles in winning your 1st Heineken Cup

The French rivals are vying to become their country’s third winner of the European Cup.

Your ‘Nice Touch Roberto’ Pic of the Day

The out-going manager took out an ad in the MEN to express his gratitude to fans.

‘Irish Rugby will miss O’Gara’s extraordinary talents’ – IRFU Chief

Philip Browne also thanked the former Munster star for his professionalism.

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Now THIS is how you promote a charity football game

They might be old, but after watching this we wouldn’t like to be playing the Manchester United legends.

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Here’s why every big club in Europe wants to sign Falcao right now

The striker set up Atletico’s equaliser last night in exquisite fashion.

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It’s Your Giant Green Mascot Doing An Irish Jig Video Of The Day

Because that’s obviously how you celebrate Irish heritage night.

Alex Ferguson raring to go in his final Manchester United match

It’s the end of the road for Fergie tomorrow.

Manchester City players celebrated Roberto Mancini’s sacking – reports

One player is alleged to have asked “can we put the champagne on ice yet?” in anticipation of the Italian’s sacking.

8 injured GAA stars we’ll miss seeing in action this summer

As the championship takes centre stage, some inter-county players are on the sidelines watching on.

My worst ever season, says Mourinho

The Portuguese coach, who is widely expected to return to Chelsea next season, refused to speculate on his future following the game.

UFC

Uncaged: The UFC are back in action in Brazil

Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold takes on a former UFC champion in Vitor Belfort. Kablamo.

15 GAA players who are set for their first championship in retirement

This lot have hung up their boots since last summer.

Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here

Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.

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Honesty & magic — O’Gara retires having made Irish rugby great

The man born to play number 10 leaves behind a legacy and a legion of memories.

Cheers Leinster! Connacht players celebrate another year of Heineken Cup rugby

The Blues’ Amlin Cup win confirmed elite European rugby for the westerners next season.

‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip

Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.

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Ronan O’Gara’s incredible Munster career in 40 brilliant pictures

With his retirement from the game confirmed, we look back at ROG’s unbelievable contribution to his province.

Friday 17 May, 2013

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Mourinho and Ronaldo sent off, Atletico Madrid party like it’s 1999

Real Madrid lost to their city rivals for the first time in 14 years. And to make matters worse, it was in the Copa del Rey final.

LOI

Airtricity League wrap: Bohs grab injury-time equaliser in Dublin derby

The Gypsies will feel hard done by after conceding a dubious penalty at Tallaght Stadium.

SI

Kate Upton’s first test photo for Sports Illustrated

The cover star has come a long way.

Brilliantly-captured pic of Rob Kearney’s try in the Amlin Cup final

Leinster look to be on their way to victory at the RDS.

As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final

Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.

23 signs that you’re a Galway sports fan

From Clifden to Ballinasloe, they love their sport out wesht

Jamie Heaslip on 5-man shortlist for ERC Player of the Year

The Leinster man is the only nominee not to be playing in this year’s Heineken Cup Final.

Fantasyland: And so we face the final curtain

Champions League qualification is still at stake on the final day of the Premier League season.

Lampard: Return of Mourinho would be a huge lift

Let’s party like it’s 2005.

Dortmund poke Bayern bear with Ole Solskjaer museum tribute

The mind games have been ramped up ahead of next weekend’s Champions League Final.

Parisse and Stade eager to emulate Clermont and beat Leinster up

The abrasive Clermont and Glasgow Warriors packs are a blueprint for the French challengers.

Stick with me, kid: ROG retires to become Sexton’s coach

The Munster out-half has signed a two-year contract as Racing Metro’s assistant coach.

Did Glenn Whelan put a pig’s head in a team-mate’s locker?

The Potters have taken practical jokes to a new level, it seems.