Representatives of the AFL and GAA held their first get-together since the 2006 International Rules series when AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou and the GAA’s President Nickey Brennan and Player Welfare Manager Paraic Duffy met in Paris on Thursday.

Leinster have slotted Kilkenny's Jackie Tyrrell and Eoin Larkin into their starting line-up for Saturday's M Donnelly Interprovincial Hurling final against Connacht (Pearse Stadium, throw-in 4.45pm).

Sean Boylan, Ireland's manager for the 2006 International Rules series, has confirmed his provisional training panel for the autumn encounters with Australia.

Former Meath managerial great Sean Boylan looks set to lead Ireland into battle against Australia in the 2006 International Rules Series.