Munster loosehead prop Dave Kilcoyne appears poised for his first Test start for Ireland on February 24 against Scotland after first-choice number one Cian Healy was suspended yesterday for three weeks.

IRELAND coach Philip Doyle has named a 31 strong squad for the RBS Women’s 6 Nations Championship.

TYRONE manager Mickey Harte has declared the opening of Croke Park to soccer and rugby a huge success, despite having voiced his opposition to the move when the restrictions were first being lifted.

GAVIN HENSON last night had his 72-day ban reduced by three weeks after a four-hour appeal hearing in Dublin.

THE Irish Rugby Football Union has adopted a similar stance to the FAI, insisting it be allowed to negotiate television rights on an open market and not be tied to legislation designating certain events as protected and free to air.