Clare 1-6 Limerick 0-8

Ospreys 16 Dragons 3

Last year's All-Ireland senior hurling final referee Diarmuid Kirwan has hit out at players and officials for their unfair criticism and abuse of referees, which he has branded as being 'over the top'.

Aston Villa striker John Carew has admitted he would welcome the challenge from any new players brought in by Martin O’Neill – including Thierry Henry and Peter Crouch.

Giovanni Trapattoni saluted his “wardrobe” after seeing the Republic of Ireland survive a concerted fightback to claim three more World Cup points with a 1-0 victory over Cyprus.

Chairman David Gold admitted Steve Bruce would still be manager of Birmingham but for Carson Yeung’s failed takeover bid.

Goalkeeper Shane Duffy is one of four players who have lost their place in the Monaghan team for tomorrow's GAA All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier against Derry at Clones, throw-in 3pm.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown today hailed the British military’s involvement in Iraq a “success story”.

An Irish Examiner investigation into working conditions in the Air Corps has revealed a “horror story”, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told the Dáil yesterday.

As he nears completion of his squad jigsaw for next season, Cork City manager John Caulfield readily acknowledges that a key piece is now in place with the retention of ace marksman Sean Maguire.

The author of the State-sanctioned report into the Grace foster abuse scandal, senior counsel Conor Dignam has called for the now imminent commission of inquiry into the case to include a series of specific issues.