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# Update

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# Update
Christian Eriksen discharged from hospital following successful operation
The midfielder has already paid a visit to his Denmark teammates.
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Denmark's Eriksen says 'I'm fine' from hospital
The Inter Milan player made a social media post from hospital this morning.
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Kasper Schmeichel: It was damn nice to see Christian Eriksen smile and laugh
Denmark’s team doctor on Sunday confirmed the 29-year-old Inter Milan midfielder had suffered a cardiac arrest.
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Bogey-free round gives Lexi Thompson the lead at US Women's Open
The American has a one-stroke edge over the second-round leader, 19-year-old Yuka Saso of the Philippines.
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Rescheduled Kilkenny-Wexford game to go ahead as Covid-19 case confirmed
The sides will meet this weekend after the original tie was postponed.
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Murray and Farrell ruled out of Munster's Rainbow Cup clash with Cardiff
The province are in action at Thomond Park on Friday evening.
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Revised Lions tour schedule announced with all games to be staged without fans
All games will be staged in Gauteng or Cape Town and there is one change in opposition.
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Cooney and Treadwell ruled out of Ulster's trip to RDS
Scrum-half Cooney continues to recover from the neck injury he suffered against Leicester while lock Treadwell injured his ankle in training.
# Injury Woe
Harry Maguire in race to be fit for Europa League final after suffering ankle ligament damage
The Manchester United centre-back will be hoping for a swift return ahead of the Euros, too.
# latest
Inter-county camogie players consider league boycott if controversial proposed fixture plan remains
The GPA welcomes the Camogie Association’s decision to reconsider the current season structure.
# Update
Leinster Rugby's proposal to have 2,000 fans at RDS rejected while Level 5 restrictions remain
The province has also been informed that a ‘limited numbers of spectators’ may be able to attend test events this summer.
# Blow
Ryan and Ringrose ruled out of England game as POM rejoins Ireland squad
The Munster man has completed his suspension.
# Update
Frawley returns for Leinster's clash with Ospreys but Kelleher and O'Brien out
The Welsh side are due at the RDS on Friday.
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Harry Byrne expected to return against Zebre but Leinster to further assess other knocks
Ciarán Frawley and Seán Cronin will be monitored during the week, while Josh van der Flier will follow return-to-play protocols with Ireland.
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Tiger Woods moved to new hospital as he continues recovery
The 15-time major winner suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
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No GAA 'on-field activity' until Easter at earliest and 'impossible' now to plan revised 2021 fixtures calendar
The GAA state that will ‘be seeking clarity on certain aspects’ related to sport in the new document
# Update
Paul Pogba’s agent backtracks over Man United exit claims
Mino Raiola has insisted he was just giving an opinion about the midfielder when he said his time at Old Trafford was ‘over’.
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Scrum-half Dupont the latest member of French camp to test positive for Covid-19
The news comes after head coach Fabien Galthie and scrum coach William Servat also returned positive tests this week.
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Leinster's Jack Conan called into Ireland squad as France prep continues
Gavin Coombes has returned to Munster.
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'Devastated but counting my blessings' - Brid Stack looking forward to recovery after neck injury
The All-Ireland winner suffered a neck fracture in a game in Adelaide on Sunday.
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James McClean restored to Stoke City squad after accepting punishment for Covid-19 breach
The Ireland winger has reportedly been fined a week’s wages.
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Knox ruled out but Kilcoyne and O'Donoghue set to be available for Munster against Leinster
The young tighthead is set for a spell on the sidelines but Munster aim to welcome back some heavy artillery for their rescheduled interpro.
# talisman
Connacht hoping Aki recovers from knee issue for crucial Munster clash
The Ireland centre has been absent over the past two weekends.
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Ulster assessing Stockdale injury as lengthy lay-off is confirmed for Reidy
The northern province are preparing to take on Leinster at the RDS on Friday night.
# Update
Elite sport continues but golf, tennis and gyms affected by new restrictions
The government has announced a return to Level 5 lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19.
# Sidelined
Munster move past Healy frustration as Carbery makes 'really good' progress
The 21-year-old out-half is set to be out of action for two to four weeks.
# Update
Sexton and Ringrose back in contention for Leinster ahead of Saints' visit to the RDS
Leinster say Ringrose is in the final stages of recovery from a broken jaw, while Sexton’s dead leg will be assessed further this week.
# forza Filippo
Dundalk appoint Giovagnoli as permanent head coach two days after FAI Cup success
The Italian remains at the helm, with Giuseppe Rossi and Shane Keegan also signing new deals.
# up against it
'George is looking good' - England out-half Ford fit to face Ireland after Achilles injury
Eddie Jones names his team tomorrow morning.
# latest
Willett moves into Masters contention with second-round 66 as McIlroy battles back from worst-ever start
Tommy Fleetwood also took route 66 up the leaderboard at Augusta.
# Update
Furlong and Baird to step up training load as Leinster men continue injury recovery
Sean Cronin is in a similar position after his recent thumb injury.
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Clean bill of health for Ireland in lead-up to Italy clash as Lowe remains with Farrell's squad
Peter O’Mahony and Chris Farrell have joined the squad following periods of self-isolation while five training invitees have returned to their provinces.
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Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland's remaining Six Nations fixtures
Ultan Dillane called up to Ireland squad, with O’Mahony and Farrell to link up with camp after completing isolation period.
# latest
Waterford GAA to continue investigation into Dungarvan Covid controversy at management exec meeting
A full meeting of the management executive of Waterford county board has been set for tomorrow night.
# Update
Sexton removal 'a precaution' but Leinster worried about Deegan knee injury
The out-half was replaced after just 23 minutes of the win against the Dragons.
# Update
World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte released from police custody
It comes amid an investigation into suspicions that the 56-year-old favoured Top 14 club Montpellier.
# Irish Abroad
Ryan shines for Racing, Copeland's debut, and Kidney's Exiles struggle
Jeremy Davidson’s Brive are leading the Top 14 after the opening round.
# Update
Connacht lock Thornbury back on his feet after Sunday concussion
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
# Update
Munster academy player who tested positive for Covid-19 now asymptomatic
Six other players remain in self-isolation but have tested negative so far.
# Update
One positive case in latest round of Premier League testing
The identity of the individual and club was not revealed.