AIB Leinster Club SFC final

AS if preparing a scratch team of amateurs for a hybrid test series against professionals wasn’t difficult enough, Anthony Tohill must also deal with the frustrating complications of the GAA’s convoluted fixtures calendar.

STEPHEN CLUXTON’S “unbelievable” level of commitment to the cause made him the stand-out candidate for the Ireland captaincy, according to manager Anthony Tohill.

Tipperary side Kildangan secured their first Copper Face Jacks Kilmacud Crokes Senior Sevens title thanks to an extra-time victory over the host club in yesterday's decider.

Offaly’s Ciaran McManus will take part in his 15th Championship campaign, after the Tubber clubman has been handed a midfield role for this Sunday's Leinster SFC tie against Meath at O'Moore Park (2pm).