Wales 0 Russia 1 (Russia win 1-0 on aggregate)

IRELAND’S confidence is sky-high as they travel to Twickenham on Saturday in search of the Triple Crown and possibly even the RBS Six Nations championship.

GERARD HOULLIER blasted the "outrageous" decision which cost Liverpool their European dream at the Stade Velodrome.

Newcastle 2 Middlesbrough 2

Newcastle 1 FC Basle 0 (aggregate 4-2)

St Colman’s 4-15, Coláiste Chríost Rí 0-2

Fulham 1 West Brom 0

Galmoy (Kilkenny) 2-19 Oran (Roscommon) 0-9

REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has used the timely return of Roy Keane to boost the troops ahead of Wednesday’s now-crucial World Cup Group 4 qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

ONE Portlaoise supporter started the trend of invading the pitch before throw-in, armed with the cockerel that was made famous down in O’Moore Park last month.

REGRETS? You can bet there’s one or two.

BOTH the result and the manner of the victory spoke volumes: the good-looking dilettantes at Arsenal have rolled up their sleeves to fight Man Utd every inch of the way for the title.

THE Wexford dressing room was eerily quiet as players tried to come to terms with what might have been after they came back from the dead to force a replay next Saturday at the same venue.

AN apology this week, and a plea, but they are not unconnected.

Limerick 1-19 Waterford IT 3-10

Middlesbrough 3 Coventry 0

WISER, more experienced and not exactly lacking in confidence - that is Portumna's approach to Sunday's AIB All-Ireland club hurling semi-final against holders James Stephens in Semple Stadium.

DICK ADVOCAAT will allow himself a wry smile as he sets about the task of preparing for a Euro 2004 semi-final showdown with Portugal.

NATIONAL Irish bank has been hit with a total bill of €64 million after a devastating report revealed widespread tax evasion and overcharging at the bank.