Bradley Wiggins has no intention of launching another bid for the UCI Hour Record, even if his standard is beaten.

As Ireland international selection calls go, Declan Kidney’s choice to toss in Ulster’s Paddy Jackson against Scotland ahead of Ronan O’Gara is pretty seismic.

THOSE truly defining moments in sport are rare gifts, burned into the memory by their achievement or standing as a monument to marvel for those too young to recall the instant.

Ireland midfielder Matt Holland has admitted he and his team-mates were relieved when Roy Keane was sent home earlier this week.