Olivier Giroud’s first-half double handed Arsenal a sixth successive Barclays Premier League victory as they survived a spirited fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle.

Ireland threw down the gauntlet to England on the final day of the RBS 6 Nations by routing Scotland at Murrayfield and setting their title rivals a tough target in their tournament closing game down at Twickenham.

The Football Association has launched an investigation into the crowd incidents at the FA Cup quarter-final tie between Aston Villa and West Brom on Saturday by asking both clubs for their observations.

Mayo remain joint-top of Allianz Football League Division 1 after they dismissed Derry's challenge by 2-12 to 1-13 at Celtic Park.

The Football Association has confirmed it will launch a “thorough” investigation into the crowd problems that marred Aston Villa’s FA Cup win over West Brom.

Fabian Delph’s first goal in a year helped fire Aston Villa to Wembley as they beat West Brom 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

The UK's Ministry of Defence is investigating allegations that members of the British Army shouted sexist abuse while watching the England Women football team.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal can take positives from the bitter disappointment of bowing out of the Champions League despite winning in Monaco.

A smooth cruise to the All-Ireland club hurling title for experienced Ballyhale in Croke Park, as Kilmallock failed to fire.

Wayne Rooney and Manchester United delivered a bruising knockout performance as Tottenham were blown away at Old Trafford.

Monaghan 0-15 Derry 0-10

Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor combined to leave Gus Poyet’s job hanging by a thread as Aston Villa tore Sunderland apart.

QPR's Premier League status is looking more precarious than ever after Crystal Palace ran amok in the first half at Selhurst Park today.

There are many reasons why the team in red are on top, but for a lot of Ireland supporters the finger of blame is pointed firmly in one direction - toward the man in black.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is adamant the time has now come for his side to find a way to carry their European form into their Barclays Premier League campaign.

Everton once again produced a Europa League performance in contrast to their domestic displays tonight.

Your guide to tonight's television.

One of the most keenly-contested British General Election campaigns in decades enters its final full day with politicians engaged in desperate eleventh-hour efforts to seize a decisive advantage.

Waterford’s Noel Connors tweeted Eden Hazard after their Allianz Hurling League victory on Sunday.

Brendan Murtagh's stunning second-half goal helped Westmeath to victory over Carlow in their opening Round Robin match of the Leinster hurling championship at Cusack Park.