A proposed ban on alcohol sponsorship will have a “detrimental effect” on Irish sport, an umbrella organisation has told an Oireachtas committee.

Michael Hoey is confident he’s finally shaken flu symptoms brought on by overdoing the celebration at the recent Heineken Cup final.

THOUSANDS of Munster fans will be able to savour the atmosphere of Cardiff as Limerick will erect two big screens for the Heineken Cup final.

New Zealand manager Darren Shand has announced a 26-man squad for the Tests against England and Ireland and the Tri-Nations series.

IF Munster fans thought the scramble for transport, tickets and accommodation for last year’s European Rugby Cup final in Cardiff was difficult, they ain’t seen nothing yet.