Racing Metro 24 Edinburgh 27

Newport Gwent Dragons 14 Glasgow Warriors 14

Richard Dunne could hardly be less interested in the cash windfall qualification for Euro 2012 would bring himself and his Republic of Ireland team-mates.

The AIB Connacht Club SFC final will be a Galway-Roscommon affair after Corofin and St. Brigid’s came through today’s semi-final encounters.

Cork Constitution 10 Shannon 14

France 14 Tonga 19

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni could head into next month’s Euro 2012 play-offs without first-choice striker pairing Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle.

Crawley 2 Swansea 3

Wolves 0 Ipswich 2

Wolves 0 Millwall 1

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal must try to take the positives from what was missed opportunity as 10-man Wolves battled to a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium.

John Terry proved the fight to clear his name had not affected his game after surviving a trial by fire in Chelsea’s London derby at Tottenham.

Japanese camera and medical equipment maker Olympus is suing 19 former and current executives for damages the company said it has suffered over a massive cover-up of investment losses.

Neil Lennon hit back at Walter Smith for suggesting the Parkhead club initiated a controversy-filled season by questioning the authority of match officials.

Roberto Mancini looked ahead to a “great semi-final” against FA Cup opponents Manchester United before admitting it will be next year before his Manchester City side can compete at the same level as their neighbours.

Donegal 2-11 Sligo 1-14

Austria 1 Germany 2

Arsene Wenger will take his battle-weary Arsenal squad to Blackpool on Sunday knowing there can be no more bad days at the office if the Gunners are to salvage their Barclays Premier League title bid.

Ipswich 2 Scunthorpe 0

Angry Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had seemingly-heated discussions with the referee, UEFA representatives and Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola after being dumped out of the Champions League last night.