Tadhg Furlong’s impact since assuming the role of first-choice tighthead with Ireland has been immense but he has some way to go before matching Mike Ross’ ability to dissect the scrum’s dark arts on behalf of your average Joe.

STYLE OF CAMPILE can redeem the promise of a recent run at Galway by landing the Templemore Mares’ Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon.

IN recent days the Taoiseach has been at pains to reiterate that he will not go into coalition with Sinn Féin after the next election, no matter what way the electoral math works out.

WILL Sinn Féin/IRA be hosting a reception after the Colombia Three return to Irish shores?