Like so many of those who knew Anthony Foley, James Downey could not believe the news last October that his former boss had passed away so suddenly.

TWO of the great names of Irish and English rugby led legends onto the field last night for a major fundraising game for injured players.

SHANE BYRNE will lead an Ireland Legends rugby team against the England Legends at The Stoop in Twickenham on the eve of Ireland-England Six Nations game.

David Beckham has been offered the chance to play for an ’England Legends’ XI in December as he bids to shake off his troublesome knee injury.

Robbie Williams has injected a little sporting passion into his European tour dates by hosting a soccer match at every city he plays in honour of the game's World Cup.