Marco Tardelli insists there will be no pressure on the Republic of Ireland as they attempt to condemn Italy to an early Euro 2012 exit.

Ireland's Euro2012 knock-out hangover was in full force in northern Poland today as fans lashed former captain Roy Keane for his post-match criticisms.

Damien Duff was today reflecting on the end of a dream after the Republic of Ireland's bruising defeat by Spain.

John O'Shea has promised the Republic of Ireland will not bow out of Euro 2012 without a fight.

Westmeath manager Brian Hanley was ecstatic after his side ousted Antrim from the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship following a two-point win at Cusack Park yesterday.

Leinster rugby fans pledged to drink London dry tonight after their team clinched the Heineken Cup at Twickenham.

Keeper Shay Given would welcome Paul Lambert's appointment as the new manager of Aston Villa amid speculation that he is in line for the job.

Tottenham 1 Norwich 2

Arsene Wenger joked Manchester City would try to poach more of his Arsenal players after watching his current crop put his former stars to shame.

Galway 0-18 Kildare 2-12, Tuam Stadium

Veteran CBS newsman Mike Wallace has died at 93.

Stoke 2 Wolves 1

Leinster 34 Cardiff Blues 3

Norwich 2 Everton 2

Manager Neil Lennon spoke of the “best day” of his career after leading Celtic to a 43rd league championship courtesy of a 6-0 win at Kilmarnock.

Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 6

Brian McLaughlin has named Stephen Ferris in his starting XV for the massive Heineken Cup quarter-final clash with Munster on Easter Sunday (1.45pm).

Julian Assange has claimed he has suffered from inaccurate and negative media coverage “possibly on a scale not seen since the abuse of the McCanns”.

Dublin 3-11 Cork 0-14

Manchester City 2 Chelsea 1