Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as a 4-1 victory over Russia saw them scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020. Players who, just nine days ago, were traumatised to see Christian Eriksen suffer cardiac arrest in the middle of their first match produced a momentous performance on the same pitch. Belgium continued their perfect start to the tournament by beating Finland 2-0 to finish top of Group B, leaving the Finns third and facing a nervous wait to see if they can sneak into the knockout stages. Also in action on Monday, Georgie Kelly was the hero as Bohemians got one over on Shamrock Rovers to win the derby 1-0 at Dalymount Park.

Crowds of 3,000 and 6,000 will be permitted at the Aviva Stadium for Ireland's forthcoming Summer Series Tests against Japan on July 3rd and the USA on July 10th. In his column this morning Gerry Thornley reflects on the Ireland Sevens team's Olympics qualification: "It is a monumental breakthrough and watershed moment for Sevens rugby in Ireland bearing in mind the cache that comes with the Olympics and the ensuing potential growth of the game."

Sam Bennett has been left devastated by the realisation that he will miss this year's Tour de France due to injury. The Carrick-on-Suir rider made a career breakthrough last year when he won two stages and dominated the green jersey competition in the event, and then continued as the sport's strongest sprinter this season. Bennett's frustration will be exacerbated by some tactless criticism of him from the Deceuninck-QuickStep team manager Patrick Lefevere - check out Shane Stokes' story in full here.

Meanwhile, in his column this morning Kevin McStay is backing Kerry to match Dublin in the upcoming championship: "Kerry have the depth and firepower to match Dublin. And I don't feel Dublin are quite as good as they were three seasons ago. When Brian Fenton was at his absolute peak in 2018 and 2019, they were unstoppable. I am not sure they are improving as a force."