We’ll Leave It There So: The King’s speech, McClean doubt and all today’s sport

Connacht centre Bundee Aki practices his kicking at the Sportsground. Source: James Crombie/INPHO

HomeTwo Irish Olympians stormed to a podium finish at a World Cup event. ‘King’ Henry Shefflin has called a press conference for tomorrow.James McClean is Ireland’s major injury doubt for Sunday’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

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Peter Qually is putting Dungarvan on the MMA map.Galway United defender Sam Oji has a fairly unique approach to appealing red cards.Ireland Women winger Alison Miller would like a chance to play on a 3G pitch at home.AwayRemember Carlo Cudicini? He’s now working for the FAI.Wayne Rooney‘s Spanish lessons are paying dividends.

South Africa’s Francois Du Plessis dives to make his ground while batting against New Zealand Source: Ross Setford

A stunning six on the penultimate ball gave New Zealand a Cricket World Cup semi-final win over South Africa.Australia coach Michael Cheika has backed  flanker David Pocock after he made complaints of homophobic slurs made by an opponent.The Best thing we shared today

D O double G and the Hulkster together at last.
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Where we were today

Niall Kelly was in Malahide to hear from Ireland’s newest young star, Harry Arter.

That’s our Niall in the fetching brownish jacket on the right. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO

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