The hurlers of Kerry, Wicklow, Kildare and Down advanced in the Christy Ring Cup following victories this afternoon.

Munster 12 Harlequins 20

Mayo 0-8 Kerry 1-9

Down 2-11 Galway 1-09

Thousands of singing and dancing protesters streamed back into Manama’s central Pearl Square today after Bahrain’s leaders withdrew tanks and riot police following a bloody crackdown by security forces in the tiny monarchy.

Stoke 3 Brighton 0

Sparta Prague 0 Liverpool 0

One of the main internet organisers of Egypt’s protests was freed from custody to a tumultuous welcome from crowds of demonstrators today.

Killimor emerged from a real dogfight at Duggan Park to book their place in the All-Ireland senior club camogie final at the expense of Oulart-The Ballagh.

London top Division 4 of the Allianz Football League after the opening round of matches. Leitrim were also victorious, while there were draws in the Carlow v Wicklow and Longford v Roscommon games.

Rangers 2 Celtic 2

Donegal 2-11 Sligo 1-14

Wolves 2 Manchester United 1

Newcastle 4 Arsenal 4

Everton 5 Blackpool 3

Italy 6 Ireland 3

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits his position is “not invulnerable” despite seeing his side reach their first major Wembley final for 55 years.

Liverpool 1 Fulham 0

Blackpool 2 Manchester United 3

Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 0-15 Rhode (Offaly) 1-7, Portlaoise