Tuesday Lunchtime Sports Wrap

At the Cricket World cup, South Africa have eased to a huge 201-run win over Ireland in Canberra.

The Proteas posted their second 400-plus total in as many matches, with Hashim Amla hitting 159.

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Although the Irish were able to bat for almost 45 of their 50 overs, they were finally bowled out for 210.

Up next for Phil Simmons side are Zimbabwe in Hobart this Saturday.

Ireland captain William Porterfield admits it was a tough day.

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In Six Nations rugby

Wales captain Sam Warburton could still face Ireland on Saturday week in Cardiff despite suffering contusion to his knee last weekend against France.

The Welsh says he will be monitored by the medical team and will return to training later this week.
 
Out half Dan Biggar who suffered a contusion to his hip will return to training later this week.

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In the Premier league

Ahead of tonight's vital meeting with Sunderland at the KC Stadium  Hulls Robbie Brady has been ruled out for 5 to 6 weeks with a hamstring injury.

The Ireland winger did the damage after falling down a hole while training meaning he'll miss the Euro 2016 qualifier with Poland on March 29th.

In the nights other action Aston Villa will climb out of the relegation zone if they beat West Brom at Villa Park while Southampton can leap frog Liverpool into fifth if they win at home to Crystal Palace 

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In Golf

Tiger Woods agent has denied that the former World number one failed and drugs test and is serving a suspension.

Woods recently took a break from the sport saying he wanted to concentrate on recovering from injury.