SOCCER

Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he's delighted with his players following last night's 1-1 draw with Poland at the Aviva.

Tipperary's Shane Long came off the bench to score the equaliser late in the game to keep his side in the hunt for Euro 2016 qualification.

Ireland are on 8 points, while Scotland and Germany are on 10, and Poland lead the Group D on 11.

HURLING

Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald says they didn't deserve to lose yesterday's Allianz NHL Division 1A relegation play-off against Kilkenny. It finished 1-18 to 1-17  at Nowlan Park.

RTE reporting that Davy Fitz has sent the Clare squad to bed without supper

— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) March 29, 2015

Tipperary will play Waterford and Cork will take on Dublin in the semi-finals.

The Rebels came from behind to beat Wexford 0-18 to 0-14 , Waterford overcame Galway 0-20 to 0-12 while Tipp overcame Offaly 1-16 to 0-13 points in Tullamore despite having two men sent off in the second half.

Cork's footballers are guaranteed a semi-final spot in Division One, after a late Brian Hurley goal gave them victory over Mayo.

Seven weeks before they meet in the Ulster Championship, Donegal sent Tyrone a message with a 1-13 to 0-6 win in Ballybofey that leaves Mickey Harte's side staring at relegation.

While Monaghan all-but secured a semi-final berth with a 1-11 to 0-10 win over Kerry.

Longford sealed their promotion from Division 4 following a 0-13 to 0-10 win over Offaly.

GOLF

Kevin Phelan secured a second top-five finish of the year, with a tie for third at the Trophée Hassan Deux in Morocco.

The Waterford golfer ended the weekend on 8-under par, just two shy of eventual winner in Agadir, Scotland's Richie Ramsay.

Congratulations Richie Ramsay - the 2015 #TropheeHassan Champion! pic.twitter.com/xiVBLNEWcb

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 29, 2015