Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri wants to be the “crazy man” who frightens the Premier League elite.

If Jamie Heaslip had suggested before this Champions Cup semi-final that Leinster’s semi-final clash with Toulon would be akin to a boxing match, it may have conjured an image of a mismatch in the eyes of many observers.

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Jamie Heaslip has declared himself fit and available for Leinster ahead of the return of the European Champions Cup this weekend.

Luke Fitzgerald has revealed he feared for his career after spending a large chunk of 2014 battling abdomen and groin problems.

Four years after leaving his position as Leinster head coach, it appears Michael Cheika is still having a big impact on the province.

Steve Martin has denied reports he is to star in a third 'Father of the Bride' film.

A memorable season for Stephen Bennett ended on a memorable note yesterday.

IT’S 9pm. I’m in Sligo, at my sister’s house, where my siblings and their families have gathered for the weekend to celebrate my mother’s birthday.

The Would Be’s are a cautionary tale for young musicians everywhere.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis feels Robert Huth has “let himself down” with the antics in last Saturday’s 1-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Fulham that have landed the Potters centre-back with a three-game suspension.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is backing younger brother Sammy to surpass him as the pair prepare to launch a double assault on Europe.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is backing younger brother Sammy to surpass him as the pair prepare to launch a double assault on Europe.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is ready to ring the changes in tonight’s Capital One Cup game against Swindon.

Cheryl Cole is still good friends with ex-husband Ashley's family.

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Stoke boss Tony Pulis has praised his players for their continued hard graft during a “draining” campaign.

THEY will journey along the eastern seaboard next Sunday with thoughts of 2008 in their minds. Three years ago having a main role on Leinster final day was a ground-breaking experience for the Wexford footballers.

WEXFORD boss Jason Ryan could hardly contain his satisfaction after his powerfully built charges dismissed Offaly with consummate ease in this disappointingly one-sided Leinster SFC opener watched by 2,900 at O’Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday evening.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington will have a scan on his damaged hamstring today which could force him to miss the FA Cup final next month.

STOKE booked their first FA Cup semi-final appearance for 39 years after bouncing back from a controversial West Ham equaliser yesterday.

MOST movies require their audiences to suspend their disbelief, but Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter (US/12A/127 mins) requires a little more than most.

Stoke midfielder Matthew Etherington spoiled Roberto Mancini’s birthday celebrations with a stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke’s pre-season preparations have been boosted after winger Matthew Etherington signed a new four-year contract at the Britannia Stadium.

WEXFORD football boss Jason Ryan is facing a number of injury worries ahead of the crunch clash with Dublin on Sunday week.

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle saluted Matthew Taylor’s return to form after two late goals from the midfielder sank Stoke and provided Wanderers with a giant leap towards survival.

JOE KERNAN has insisted Paraic Joyce will play football for Galway this year.

Hull’s players proved they are firmly behind Phil Brown as they bought their manager precious breathing space with a superb performance and victory.

Captain John Terry believes England’s coolness under pressure is evidence of the progress made under Fabio Capello

AS I was walking on Fr Matthew Street in Cork recently I once again came across a homeless man sleeping rough in appalling conditions.

GARY MEGSON can breathe again.

WHEN Pat McEnaney blew his whistle for the last time yesterday afternoon, Jason Ryan called his panel into a huddle on the Croke Park pitch determined to put his own punctuation mark to the end of Wexford’s season.

PETER McDONNELL, who had the unenviable task of trying to replace charismatic Joe Kernan as Armagh manager has refused to rule out current captain Paul McGrane and Oisin McConville being involved again next year.

ALAN BROGAN made a very interesting observation when he met the press after yesterday’s runaway Leinster football final victory.

West Ham could have central defensive pairing Matthew Upson and Anton Ferdinand available for the final Barclays Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes faces a striker injury crisis ahead of his side’s FA Cup third round clash with Coventry on Saturday.

LOCH Bo Butch is the star turn at the two-day Cork Cup coursing meeting which starts at Blarney on St Stephen’s Day.

Unsettled Matt Taylor has been told he can leave Portsmouth – but only for “the right price.”

MATT DAMON has been named the “sexiest man alive” by People magazine, an honour that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

BALLYBRACK VIEW, the villain of the peace when colliding with her Whites Cross, Cork, owner Eva Lewis after a gallop last year and breaking her leg in four places, turned heroine when winning the Oaks Trial Stake at Charleville yesterday.

Portsmouth’s bid to break their transfer record with a £7m swoop for Ghana star Sulley Muntari has stalled over “minor details” in his contract.

RICKY PONTING hailed a hugely-accomplished performance from his Australia team in their 103-run World Cup Super Eight win over the West Indies yesterday.