We’ll Leave It There So: Sexton and Roche get nominated, Scottish Cockneys and all today’s sport

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HomeJohnny Sexton was announced as one of five nominees for the IRB World Player of the Year award.FIFA released their shortlist for their goal of the year competition and Peamount United’s Stephanie Roche is one of ten players in with a chance of winning.Martin O’Neill said that although James McCarthy’s health is improving, he might not be fit for Friday’s game against Scotland.Richie Sadier is on the ‘A’ panel for the Scotland game, with John Giles being temporarily relegated to the bench.GAA Director General Páraic Duffy has warned players to be careful with how they use social media.Away

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The South African half-backs have paid the price for a poor performance against Ireland as both have been dropped ahead of the Springboks’ visit to Twickenham.Warren Gatland thinks Rhys Priestland can give the metaphorical ‘two fingers’ to the Welsh crowd after they booed him last weekend.TV presenter Charlie Webster resigned as a Sheffield United patron after the club allowed Ched Evans to train with them.In what is terrible PR for the NFL, NBA superstar Lebron James said he won’t let his children play American football because of the game’s violence.

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There was a lot of angry Irish fans after Sky Sports tweeted this out earlier.