With little fanfare, Barry O’Mahony has rejoined the Munster ranks of professional rugby and he is arguably the perfect advertisement for the domestic amateur club game.

IRISH rugby head coach, Declan Kidney is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Limerick in recognition of his huge contribution to Irish sport, it was confirmed yesterday.

REPUBLIC of Ireland Under 19 manager Sean McCaffrey has made five changes for the back to back friendly games away to Italy later this month.

Munster centre Jason Holland and Leinster second row Bob Casey have been called into the Ireland A squad for Friday night’s A international against England at Northampton.