Peter McNamara analyses the importance of managerial inputs after the weekend's GAA.

Both of last year’s All-Ireland hurling finalists enter the Championship arena this weekend, as Kilkenny meet age-old rivals Wexford and Tipperary seek revenge on Limerick.

Chief executive Stewart Regan said the Scottish Football Association was "appalled by the scenes of disorder and the contemptible behaviour" after the William Hill Scottish Cup final.

He described it as an attempt to "smear" clean athletes.

"It was a difficult night and we knew it would be, the circumstances of tonight's game with the pitch, the rain."

Bayer Leverkusen dominated the second half at the BayArena.

Sunderland have completed another improbable Premier League survival mission.

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

Paul Merson challenged Andros Townsend to "win some medals" before calling him out after the Tottenham winger poked fun at the former Arsenal midfielder for questioning his England credentials.

Lafferty struck a stoppage-time equaliser as 10-man Northern Ireland salvaged a point against Hungary.

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody understandably cut a happy figure, after his side landed an 11th All-Ireland SHC title in 17 years at Croke Park this afternoon.

"To play in the Aviva and in Lansdowne Road as many times as I have, and had as many great days as I have, has been brilliant.”

Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 28-13 victory over Fiji in Cardiff but their failure to pick up a bonus point could prove decisive in the final reckoning.

Shane Long’s 14th international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a priceless win over world champions Germany and blew the race for Euro 2016 qualification wide open.

“Eighty-two minutes – game over,” said the German.

Ross County booked their place in the League Cup final against Hibernian in sensational style.

The world number three still faces a tough task to end Europe's surprising Masters drought.

Failing children’s services that are putting the lives of young people at risk will now be taken over by other councils and charities, British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has does not have problem with West Brom’s tactics or their manager Tony Pulis despite a fractious 2-2 draw at Anfield.