This time last year, Paddy Brophy was training in the wind and rain ahead of the O’Byrne Cup final.

Tommy Walsh, one of Kerry's goalscorers in their semi-final win over Meath, has been included in the Kingdom side for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final against Cork (Croke Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Skipper Justin Langer led from the front as Somerset thrashed Ireland by 128 runs to record their second Friends Provident Trophy win of the season.

Ireland has won the inaugural International Cup of Australian football after an upset victory over Papua New Guinea in the grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.