Joe Marler’s attempt to emulate Vinny Jones’ notorious ‘nut-cracker’ grab at a teenaged Paul Gascoigne (Wimbledon v Newcastle, February 1988) exposes the England prop to the risk of a 12-week ban at the very least.

England have beaten Ireland 57-15 in their World Cup warm-up Test at Twickenham.

Tucked away in unexpected places are home interiors oases offering a bit of everything and, often, something unusual to spark a fresh idea or finish a project, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Old Masters, furniture, and Irish silver are featured in the first auction of the new season, writes Des O’Sullivan.   

It’s not often a card at Dundalk can be labelled stellar but, with the benefit of hindsight, the card at Dundalk on April 18th really was rather special.

Faith Ryan dines out on designer tableware, shops for a bright rug, and snuggles up to silk pillowcases.

Mike Ross has warned Ireland to be wary of the scrum carnage "monster" France prop Uini Atonio could cause in Dublin on Saturday.

Mike Ross has warned Ireland to be wary of the scrum carnage “monster” France prop Uini Atonio could cause in Dublin on Saturday.

Wedding fairs are nearly a rite of passage for couples planning their big day. So, a wedding band fair kind of make sense, says Ailin Quinlan.

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IT BEGAN as a school project — but Molly Parmeter’s celebrity ‘style bible’ is a media sensation.

A Cork developer has been ordered to pay €1.57m damages over fraudulent misrepresentation, deceit and misappropriating large sums out of $50m (€37.7m) paid to his companies for a luxury hotel and resort in the Caribbean which was left unfinished.

Former Irish and Lions legend Ollie Campbell is surprised at Ronan O’Gara’s treatment by national coach Declan Kidney with only weeks to go to the completion of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

A Cork developer unlaw-fully diverted over $13m (€9.6m) for his own benefit from $50m funds paid towards the completion of a luxury resort in the Caribbean, it has been claimed in the High Court.

Munster will have to take the long route in their bid for European Cup glory again and the journey to a potential final for their rugby supporters is looking equally arduous, especially on their pockets.

MUNSTER’S Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final with Harlequins could generate more than €5m for Limerick city and the surrounding region.

Europe’s sovereign debt crisis refused to loosen its grip on world markets today as commodity stocks led a fresh plunge for the FTSE 100 Index.

A DISGRACED hedge fund manager’s collection of luxury teddy bears and soft toys has sold for more than £1 million (€1.1m).

PRIVATE hospital group Mount Carmel expects revenues to have increased 5% to €67 million for last year but the company remains locked in discussions with AIB regarding its future.

WITH Nick Easter, what you see is what you get.

SHANE HORGAN will start Ireland A’s clash with England Saxons at Welford Road next Friday.

Upmarket wallpaper and fabrics group Walker Greenbank today posted a surge in profits as it benefited from the return in popularity of wallpaper and colour in interior design.

THE Aut Even private hospital in Kilkenny saw its operating losses double last year.

RADIOTHERAPY for the people of Waterford and the south-east, based at Waterford Regional Hospital, was a step closer today.

Harlequin Healthcare Holdings has announced the acquisition of Aut Even Private Hospital in Kilkenny.

Munster 19 Leinster 13

Munster 45 Borders 8

Munster 25 Gwent Dragons 16

DONNCHA O’Callaghan and Shaun Payne are out of the Munster team to meet Harlequins in the opening match of the Heineken European Cup at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Munster 27 Connacht 27

PLANS for a second private hospital in Waterford have been thrown into doubt by a sole objection which could delay the project.

A SECOND private hospital with radiotherapy facilities has been given the green light.

CONSULTANTS in Waterford have told the city council they were never asked about plans for a private hospital in the city, so cannot support the plan.

CORK HARLEQUINS’ campaign in the European Club Hockey Championships in Brussels ended in disappointment yesterday when they went down 2-0 to the host club, Leopold, in their final match.

There's shock in the rugby world today at the news Harlequins player Nick Duncombe has died.

Keith Wood has signed a new, one-year deal with Harlequins that will keep him at the club until June 2003.

Harlequins 21 Leicester 38