Irish wing Alan McMahon, hopes today’s big World Cup qualifying game against Russia at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray (5pm), will provide him with further opportunity to develop his new-found career in Rugby League.

A TOP Rugby League World Cup official last night described the enthusiasm for the sport in Limerick as “overwhelming.”

Towns and villages in England left stunned by Derrick Bird’s killing spree fell silent today – a week on from the carnage which left 12 dead.

Scotland coach Steve McCormack has included six uncapped players in a provisional 26-man squad for their autumn internationals.

New Scotland coach Steve McCormack has named 10 uncapped players in his 20-man squad for the European Nations Cup games with Wales and Ireland.