Robbie Keane walks off the Turner’s Cross pitch on Monday afternoon along with Robbie Brady – Keane is now a doubt for Euro 2016 because of a calf injury. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO
HomeRobbie Keane could be a serious doubt for this summer’s European Championship after picking up a calf injury.Luke Fitzgerald has been ruled out of Ireland’s summer tour to South Africa with Matt Healy looking the likely replacement.Connacht’s squad paid for four academy players to come to their victorious Pro12 final in Edinburgh on Saturday.A poor finish at a sectional qualifier in Surrey has cost Pádraig Harrington a place at this year’s US Open.AwayAfter a startling debut campaign, Marcus Rashford has penned a new deal with Manchester United worth an estimated £20,000 per week.Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back Serge Aurier is in trouble again – this time for allegedly hitting a police officer.
Barcelona have unveiled their new jersey for next season and it’s a real throwback too.Alan Pulido, a Mexican footballer playing for Greek side Olympiakos, was rescued after being kidnapped in his home town.Tickets for tonight’s Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder have sold for over €26,000 – each. Is there a new UFC superstar about to emerge? Remember the name Cody Garbrandt.
The Best Thing We Shared
Andrea Pirlo and David Villa are team-mates at Major League Soccer side New York City FC and they combined beautifully on Sunday as the team claimed a 2-2 draw with Orlando City SC.
Where We Were Today
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Sean Farrell was at the Aviva Stadium for the launch of a new jersey and a new four-year sponsorship deal between the IRFU and Vodafone.
On The Record
Andrew Browne recounts the immediate aftermath of the full-time whistle on Saturday, when Connacht beat Leinster to win the Pro12 title.
Showbiz, Baby!
“I’m technically unemployed. Any managers, hit me up on the WhatsApp and get me a job.”
AFC Wimbledon won promotion to League 1 earlier today with Adebayo ‘The Beast’ Akinfenwa ensuring the win over Plymouth with a late, late penalty at Wembley.
Then, he went and gave the finest post-game interview we’ve seen in a very long time.
The Fixture List
The big one takes place at Turner’s Cross as the Republic of Ireland take in a final tune-up ahead of this summer’s European Championship.
Martin O’Neill’s side play host to Belarus in Cork with a 7.45pm kick-off.
And there should be lots of fun afterwards too as the 23-man squad is finalised and faxed to Uefa before the 11pm deadline.
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Luke Fitzgerald out of South Africa tour, Schmidt leaning towards Matt Healy as replacementKeane a doubt for Euro 2016 after picking up injury in training