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(Paul O’Connell arrives for training session at Carton House Hotel)

HomeEx-Tipperary coach Tommy Dunne is among the most notable names on the Dubs’ newly announced backroom team.Paul O’Connell believes Ireland don’t necessarily need to be “perfect” in order to conquer the Springboks.Stoke have given the FAI permission to make a final call on Glenn Whelan’s fitness ahead of the Ireland-Scotland game.Dual star Eoin Cadogan will focus on playing football for Cork in 2015.Young Irish footballer Brian Lenihan has joined Blackpool on loan from Hull.AwayFormer Director of Football Damien Comolli has criticised Liverpool, saying they have “kind of destroyed what they built”.The Springboks have discussed how they are hoping to honour the memory of South African goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot dead near Johannesburg, in their match against Ireland this coming weekend.Jose Mourinho has risked provoking Liverpool’s wrath, suggesting that Steven Gerrard’s famous slip against Chelsea cost the Anfield club the title last year.Red Devils legend Paul Scholes says he has not been overly impressed with Manchester United under Louis van Gaal.England coach Roy Hodgson has expressed concern with NFL games being played at Wembley.On The Record

Arsene Wenger warns Aaron Ramsey that the team must come first.

Where we were today

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Our reporter Will Slattery was at today’s Ireland press conference.

The best thing we shared

This story about Devon Still’s ill daughter will give you all the feels.