When the FAI and Sport Ireland published the report of their jointly appointed Governance Reform Group back in June, one of its 78 recommendations flew very much under the radar; namely, the inclusion of two seats for supporter representatives on an expanded FAI Council.

Darren Clarke has asked Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam to consider him for a wild card for next month’s contest at the K Club.

ITV Sport have announced a two-year deal to share coverage of the Heineken Cup, rugby union’s premier European event, with the BBC.