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Bank of Ireland to become Munster’s main sponsor

by 23/05/13 10:38am

Bank of Ireland has confirmed that it will become main sponsor of Munster Rugby from July 2013. The sponsorship includes exclusive branding of all playing and training kit for the Munster senior and "A" teams.The agreement, which is set to...

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Dutch players’ chief condemns clubs dumping stars

by 23/05/13 10:26am

The head of one of Holland's leading players' unions says the growing trend of players being relegated to the reserves amid stalled contract negotiations is a "sickening state of affairs".Louis Everard, director of Vereniging van Contractspelers (VVCS), made the comments...

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McIlroy misses early chances at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy missed two good chances to get among the early leaders when the BMW PGA Championship got under way...

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Stoute rules Telescope, part-owned by Alex Ferguson, out of Derby

Telescope has a sore left shin and "won't be running" in the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1, said...

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Mourinho handed two-game ban for ref protest

Outgoing Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been handed a two-game ban for domestic cup matches following his dismissal in...

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Zabaleta excited at prospect of Pellegrini taking over at City

Pablo Zabaleta believes Manuel Pellegrini could be a great manager for Manchester City.The City defender has long known of Pellegrini's...

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Garcia row hangs over Wentworth

Sergio Garcia was today trying to focus on the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after his...

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Ramos: Bale would suit Madrid

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale would be right at home at the Bernabeu.There has been considerable speculation...

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Former United player Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.Greenhoff made 271 appearances for the Red Devils and...

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McIlroy plays down rift talk

Rory McIlroy today said he was unable to clarify reports that he is leaving Horizon Sports Management to create his...

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Keane free to face England

Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to...

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Petrov to take up academy role at Villa

Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon...

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Garcia ‘sorry’ for Woods ‘fried chicken’ jibe

Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 1:57pm Read More

Giorud seeking improvement

Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to kick on in the Champions League after securing qualification for a 16th successive season.The Gunners...

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Woods: Garcia comment ‘wrong and hurtful’

Tiger Woods has labelled a remark made about him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong and hurtful," but believes there is...

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Pellegrini leaving Malaga ‘for sporting reasons’

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.The Chilean head coach has been heavily...

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Laois and Louth name teams

Donie Kingston will start for Laois in Sunday's Leinster SFC first round match against Louth at O'Moore Park (throw-in 3pm).Kingston...

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Clark: Players taking legal counsel on anchored putters

South Africa's Tim Clark has said that he is among "a fair number" of players taking legal advice over the...

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Lustig fears fatigue ahead of cup final

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig believes fatigue is the Hoops' biggest enemy as they prepare to face Hibernian in the William...

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Malaga’s UEFA ban partially lifted

UEFA has confirmed that Malaga have had the second year of their European ban lifted but the Champions League quarter-finalists...

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