Former Irish and Leinster hooker Bernard Jackman believes the lack of clear first choice fly-half is a contributing factor to the Irish squad’s poor performances of late.

Galway skipper Michael Meehan has been ruled out of Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier against Wexford and could face several weeks on the sideline

GALWAY skipper Michael Meehan has been ruled out of Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier against Wexford and could face several weeks on the sideline.

KEITH FAHEY is way too accomplished a media operator to say he was frustrated by the absence of an international call-up but Stephen Carr had no reason to hold back when the nod finally arrived late last month.

Seven independent bookmakers have joined forces online to compete with rival chain operators for a slice of the €1.5bn internet gambling trade, it was revealed today.