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Page last updated at 22:26 GMT, Friday, 21 November 2008

Brian O'Driscoll (right) and Juan Martin Hernandez Ireland face vital Pumas clash
Ireland's clash with Argentina at Croke Park on Saturday is effectively a World Cup qualifier.


Football

Ballymena Utd v Institute
Institute striker Paul Brown will have a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's JJB Sports Premiership encounter at the Ballymena Showgrounds.

Bangor v Glentoran
Gary Fitzgerald will be missing from the Bangor squad for the JJB Sports Premiership clash against the Glens at Clandeboye Park on Saturday.

Cliftonville v Newry City
Conor Downey is an injury doubt for Cliftonville ahead of the JJB Sports Premiership tussle with Newry at Solitude on Saturday.

Linfield v Glenavon
The Blues start Saturday's JJB Sports Premiership game at Windsor Park as leaders but the champions can't afford a slip-up against Glenavon.

Lisburn Distillery v Dungannon
The Swifts have doubts over Timmy Adamson and Ryan Mullan for the JJB Sports Premiership meeting with in-form Distillery at New Grosvenor.

Worthington critical of NI effort
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington says his players are not fit enough as they lose at home to Hungary.

Trapattoni 'happy' despite defeat
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni insists he is content despite tasting defeat for the first time in the Irish job.

N Ireland beaten by Hungary
Northern Ireland fall to a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Hungary in a friendly game at Windsor Park.

Republic of Ireland 2-3 Poland
Giovanni Trapattoni's unbeaten run as Republic of Ireland manager is ended as Poland hold on to win in a frantic finish at Croke Park.


Squash

Battling Perry beaten by Grinham
Madeline Perry loses to world number two Natalie Grinham in the Hong Kong Open.


Rugby union

Argentina change five for Ireland
Miguel Avramovic replaces injured skipper Felipe Contepomi for Saturday's game against Ireland.

O'Driscoll targets vital win
Brian O'Driscoll knows Ireland's result against Argentina will have a bearing on their seeding for the World Cup draw.

Ballynahinch move top of League
Ballynahinch go the top of the Ulster Senior League by claiming a 34-10 bonus-point victory at Instonians on Friday.

Munster 16-18 New Zealand
Joe Rokocoko's late try spares NZ blushes as they edge out understrength Munster in a thrilling contest at Thomond Park.


GAELIC GAMES

GPA dismay over threat to grants
The GPA expresses dismay that the payment of next year's GAA players' grants is under threat because of the Irish Government's worsening finances.

Antrim Leinster opener at Croker
Antrim will start their 2009 Leinster SHC campaign with an attractive game against Dublin at Croke Park on 7 June.

McCaul injury blow for Red Hands
Tyrone defender Damian McCaul is likely to be sidelined for the whole of next season after suffering a serious knee injury.


Cricket

Botha wins Ireland player award
Andre Botha is named Ireland's International Player of the Year at the inaugural Cricket Writers of Ireland awards dinner.


GOLF

Hoey and Caldwell win Tour Cards
Michael Hoey and Jonathan Caldwell both claim European Tour cards but Michael McGeady misses out by one shot.

McIlroy two adrift after super 64
Rory McIlroy is in contention at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open after shooting a six-under-par 64 on Friday.

Kenny aiming to outwit Fenlon
Sunday's FAI Cup final sees Derry City boss Stephen Kenny attempting to outwit ex-Candystripes and current Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon.

Quinlan loses suspension appeal
Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan fails to get his three-week ban for a stamping offence overturned.

Provisional O'Mahony ban lifted
The GAA lifts the provisional ban imposed on Kerry player Aidan O'Mahony for a doping offence pending a full hearing of the case.

Crues weakened for Coleraine game
Crues boss Stephen Baxter has injury problems for the JJB Sports Premiership visit to the Showgrounds.

IFA apologises over ticket fiasco
The Irish Football Association issues an apology to disappointed fans who missed part of Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.

Swans chasing Derry winger McGinn
Derry City winger Nial McGinn is a target for Swansea City.

Giants beat Steelers on penalties
Belfast Giants made up more ground on Elite League leaders Coventry Blaze by beating Sheffield on penalties to edge a 3-2 win on Friday.

Ulster A earn victory in Cardiff
Ulster's A team defeat Cardiff Blues A 25-16 in Friday's game in Cardiff.

Turnbull races Murray in Tramore
Holder Gary Murray and Gareth Turnbull will be among the athletes in action at the Irish Inter-Counties Cross County on Sunday.

Ireland start Murphy at full-back
Geordan Murphy returns to the Ireland side along with Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery for the game against Argentina.


Features and comment

Road to SA with the NI fans
The road to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ... watch the videos

The programme returns on BBC NI in November.
Season Ticket returns in November with a series of eight programmes. First up is "IFA - Crisis, what crisis?" Tune in to BBC1 NI, 26 November, 2235 GMT).

McCallion mission
Derry defender Eddie McCallion targets a hat-trick of FAI Cup wins in Sunday's final at the RDS


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