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Kielty gets on his bike for Sports Relief

Northern Irish funnyman Patrick Kielty is part of a team of celebrities rising to the challenge in an BT Sport Relief Million Pound Bike Ride Team that will cycle the length of Britain. By Shelley Marsden

They will attempt to raise a whopping £1 million on a non-stop cycle relay through day and night from John O’Groats to Land’s End, supported by BT. Sport Relief veteran David >

O'Driscoll fitness in doubt

Brian O'Driscoll's participation in tomorrow RBS Six Nations clash with Italy is in doubt after a training ground injury. By Diarmaid Williams

The Clontarf man has a quad muscle complaint and Ireland ’s backroom team may decide not to risk their talisman in case of aggravating the injury. Declan Kidney has already had to >

Kilmarnock spoil Keane debut

Robbie Keane's Celtic debut ended in disappointment as Kilmarnock recorded their first home win over the Glasgow side in nine years. By Damian Dolan

Keane had sealed his loan move from Tottenham Hotspurs less than 24 hours earlier, but the only goal came from Kilmarnock’s on loan Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire seven minutes into the >

O'Gara or Sexton for Sunday?

The ongoing battle for Irish rugby's number 10 shirt will see fresh incident today, when Declan Kidney names his team for the weekend six nations clash with Italy. O'Gara has been in charge of the out-half role for some time now and has 93 caps to his name. By Diarmaid Williams

He has lacked a serious rival for much of that time but finally there seems to be an heir apparent in the shape of Leinster ’s new young gun. With great performances in the Autumn >

Keane signs up for Celtic

Tottenham and Ireland Captain is on the way to Scotland after agreeing to go on loan to his boyhood favourites for the rest of the season. By Diarmaid Williams

The 29 year old Tallaght man has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham. With the signing of Eidur Gudjohnnsen, Keane’s star may have fallen further. There are several strikers in >

Gatland says Croke Park not intimidating

Welsh coach Warren Gatland is looking forward to his side's visit to Croke Park for the six nations clash and says that the GAA HQ is not an intimidating prospect. By Diarmaid Williams

"If you’re in the crowd then it’s loud, but when you’re on the field it’s not the most intimidating atmosphere in world rugby because of the proximity of the crowd. >

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