We’ll Leave It There So: Ireland mourns Jack Kyle, Keane leaves Villa and all today’s sport
Jack Kyle celebrates Ireland’s Grand Slam with Brian O’Driscoll in 2009. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Click Here: Real Sociedad Jersey SaleHomeIreland’s first rugby superstar Jack Kyle, died today aged 88.Roy Maurice Keane was making headlines again as he stepped down as Aston Villa assistant manager to focus on Ireland.One of Cork’s finest servants hung up his hurley for good as Seán Óg Ó hAilpín called it a day with Na Piarsaigh.Rory McIlroy is well in contention at the Australian Open after round two.McFadden back for Leinster but Robbie Henshaw ruled out for Connacht ahead of the weekend’s Pro12 action.Away
Richard Sherman carries a turkey off the field after the Seahawks beat the 49ers. Source: Tony Avelar/AP/Press Association Images
The sporting world continued to pay tribute to Phil Hughes in the wake of his shock death.Pele‘s condition continues to improve but the Brazil legend remains on dialysis.Real Madrid are less than impressed with Uefa boss Michel Platini over his Ballon d’Or comments.The best thing we shared
This #putoutyourbats tribute at Croke Park.
On the record
Leinster boss Matt O’Connor gave a rather ominous prognosis on Luke Fitzgerald today.
The fixture listThere’s a raft of Premier League fixtures starting with West Brom and Arsenal at 12.45pm.Leinster and Connacht are both in Pro12 action.The last of the November Internationals see England play Australia and Wales host South Africa.There’s some GAA club action and the Allstars game takes place in Boston.Showbiz, baby!
Actor Mickey Rourke made his return to the ring today after 20 years away from boxing.
62-year old Mickey Rourke in action against Elliot Seymour Source: Ivan Sekretarev/AP/Press Association Images
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