Michael Phelps was back in competition for the first time since his 6 month DUI suspension. Source: AP/Press Association Images
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This (apparently) is a 1800 degree backside quadruple cork. And it had never been done until Billy Morgan managed it.
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Where We Were Today
Before they all head to Marseille for a sunny weekend away, Murray Kinsella went to Leinster’s press conference in Clonskeagh,
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Meanwhile, Fintan O’Toole was hearing from the great and good of Dublin football at the club championship launch in Parnell Park.
Diarmuid Connolly of St. Vincent’s GAA blasts one past the photographer. Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
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–Munster coach Anthony Foley wants old fashioned rucking brought back into the game.
The Fixture List
There’s a full programme of Airtricity League games on the go from 19.45 tomorrow night. There’s also a Challenge Cup semi-final to kick off your European rugby weekend when Edinburgh host the Dragons in Murrayfield.
Showbiz, Baby!
This tweet is going to make the Wasps dressing room an interesting place over the next few days.
‘I get paid in GAA team news’