Wales boss John Toshack blasted the "sloppy" goals his side conceded in this afternoon's 2-1 World Cup Qualifying Group Four defeat to Finland in Helsinki.

Galway hurling manager Conor Hayes has confirmed his panel for the forthcoming All-Ireland SHC qualifiers with teenage sensation Joe Canning a notable absentee.

A poor international weekend continued for Irish rugby this afternoon as both the Under-19s and women's side went down to their English counterparts in Dublin.