Clare GAA supporters vented their fury at match officials at Cusack Park tonight as the Banner's quest for a first Munster U-21 hurling title ended in controversy.

Newport-Gwent Dragons 6 Glasgow 12

A worker at Marks & Spencer who “blew the whistle” on plans to cut redundancy pay for the firm’s 70,000 staff has been suspended and is facing a disciplinary hearing, it was revealed today.

Wigan 4 Notts County 0

Cheltenham 2 Stoke 3

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan launched a stern defence of Joey Barton after the controversial midfielder endured a hot reception on his return to action in today’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Arsenal.

Arsenal 3 Newcastle 0

Bolton 0 West Brom 0

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain will name the youngest and first female governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, as his running mate today, US media reported.

Arsenal brushed aside the challenge of Steve McClaren’s FC Twente to secure a place in the lucrative group stages of the Champions League with a 4-0 victory at Emirates Stadium.

Brazil’s struggles continued on Wednesday as a goalless draw with 10 man Bolivia in a South American World Cup qualifier increased the pressure on under-fire coach Dunga.

Montenegro 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Scotland 0 N Ireland 0

Feyenoord 1 Celtic 3

Aston Villa 4 Manchester City 2

Tyrone 3-14 Dublin 1-08

Rangers 2 Hearts 0

Bolton 3 Stoke 1

Blyth Spartans 0 Blackburn Rovers 1

Kilkenny 2-17 Galway 1-18(aet)