Despite the heavy rain, three players, Quentin Carew (Edenderry), Iarlaith Keane (Malahide) and Steffan O’Hara (Co. Sligo) share the lead on one over par 72 following the first round of the inaugural Irish Boys Under 15 Open 36 holes at Balbriggan Golf Club.

The Lions think-tank is expecting a full-on, up-front challenge from provincial side Bay of Plenty when they begin their 2005 tour of New Zealand at the Rotorua International Stadium tomorrow (8.10am).

Teams for this weekend's All-Ireland League action.

Salford centre Stuart Littler and Halifax’s Australian-born loose forward Pat Weisner are among the newcomers named in Ireland’s 19-man squad for the European Nations Cup.

Australia Test player Chris McKenna is set to play for Ireland in the European Nations Cup at the end of the season.

Belfast Harlequins and Ballymena have named their teams ahead of this weekend's AIB League action.

The team line-ups for tomorrow's AIL League games have been announced.

Cork Constitution are still waiting to hear if Ronan O'Gara will be available to join the likes of Mick O'Driscoll and Jim Williams for the trip to UL-Bohemians, who have been hit by hip injuries to captain Aidan O'Gorman and centre Coleman Finn.

All Ireland league teams named for weekend

AIB League leaders Clontarf travel to Limerick for their clash with UL Bohemians on Saturday while second placed Ballymena have home advantage over fourth placed Shannon.

There are no AIB All-Ireland League Division One matches this weekend, but there is a full programme of Division Two and Three fixtures.

Ireland captain Terry O’Connor is looking for his side to pick up from where they left off in the World Cup when they take on France in Albi later this month.