John Clarke has stepped away from senior inter-county football, going public on his decision to quit the Down panel this week.

Armagh forward Steven McDonnell has been announced as the Ireland captain for the 2010 International Rules Series, with team manager Anthony Tohill also confirming a 22-man squad for this month's two Tests against Australia.

Opel GPA Footballer of the Year Paul Galvin feels that Tadhg Kennelly's decision to return to Aussie Rules is a major blow to Kerry's chances of capturing their 37th All-Ireland SFC title next year.

Former Dublin Gaelic footballer and current Melbourne Demons President Jim Stynes has revealed he has cancer.

GAA president Nickey Brennan and director general Paraic Duffy are set to meet with Aussie Rules agent Ricky Nixon 'out of courtesy' next week, in order to pinpoint the Australian's plans in relation to the recruitment of GAA players for Aussie Rules.

Former Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill believes the sport has slipped to the bottom of the pecking order of the country’s football codes.

AUSSIE Rules club Sydney Swans have opened negotiations on a new contract for Tadhg Kennelly in a bid to extend the Kerryman’s time Down Under.

Laois youngsters Colm Begley and Brendan Quigley have both signed two-year rookie contracts with Aussie Rules club Brisbane Lions.

Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh has turned down a two-year contract offer from Aussie Rules club the Brisbane Lions.

TYRONE footballer Seán Cavanagh is considering a contract offer from AFL club, the Brisbane Lions.

AUSSIE Rules coach Gary Lyon yesterday offered an insight into the visitors' mentality ahead of Sunday's second Coca-Cola test at Croke Park.

GAA President Sean Kelly has revealed his disappointment at the apparent cherry picking of the association's top talents by Aussie Rules teams.