Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts will miss Friday’s Heineken Cup clash against London Irish with a twisted knee, coach Justin Burnell has confirmed.

Wales’ World Cup captain Sam Warburton will make his return from suspension in Cardiff Blues’ Heineken Cup opener against Racing Metro.

CARDIFF BLUES have placed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell in joint charge with their interim appointments being reassessed after the World Cup.

Cardiff Blues have placed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell in joint charge with their interim appointments being reassessed after the World Cup.

A 21-YEAR-OLD Irishman will appear before magistrates today charged with offences involving young girls.

THE construction industry continues to beat expectations and good times are in store for investors in stocks, stockbroker Davy said yesterday.

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BUILDING materials group CRH will benefit from a better outlook for the Irish construction sector and its new joint venture in Portugal and could see its share price jump by 25%, according to Davy stockbrokers.

IRISH Independent owner Independent News & Media is tomorrow expected to declare a fall in operating profits in Ireland and Britain.

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The crew of Royal Navy flagship HMS Illustrious were today preparing it for operations against the Taliban after being told they will not be home for Christmas.