For the recent visit of the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium, I was on a radio panel with Irish legend David Wallace and Kiwi and Ulster player Nick Williams.

Although a deal had still not been signed off as of last night, the FAI are entirely happy that Martin O’Neill will be unveiled as the manager of the Republic of Ireland this week.

A candle flickered and a green and gold Kerry flag billowed gently in the breeze as people came to pay their respects at Con Houlihan’s monument in his native Castleisland.

ONE of the Irish squad at Murrayfield tomorrow once sparred with David Haye, but these days prefers curing pain. Michael Moynihan spoke to Irish team medic Eanna Falvey.

WHEN you’re in a hole the best thing to do is ... stop digging.

ONE of the country’s leading strength and conditioning experts believes that the GAA is “missing the point” by banning collective training in November and December to address issues of burnout.

GRAND slam-winning Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney is about to line out for an honorary doctorate.

“HI my name is Donncha and as you may know already, I indeed am a sex god! I play for Munster and wait, wait... I’m on the Irish squad.”

Director of Ireland's Institute of Sport and former GAA President Sean Kelly has spoken out about the Irish rugby team saying that they need to adapt the mindset of the 2007 All-Ireland Senior Football Champions if they are to progress at the World Cup in France.

TOMMY KENOY, one of the chief advocates for amending Rule 42, has praised the Central Council’s role in yesterday’s historic decision.

REGRETTABLY, our time in Ireland has come to an end and we have now returned to Australia for the next part of our life’s journey.

IT wasn’t a very pleasant day at City West. The Irish rugby team arrived back drenched to the skin after their session down the N7 at Naas.

The French rugby team have taken advice from their football counterparts on how best to combat jetlag.

PARENTS have criticised a good luck phone text campaign for the Irish rugby team as a “money-making racket”.