Ciarán Ó Lionáird will be the star attraction for Cork in tonight’s 61st annual Cork City Sports with the Macroom native a strong contender in the iconic mile distance, writes Conor George of the Evening Echo.

Munster's new era starts in earnest next week when Rob Penney and his backs coach Simon Mannix oversee their first training sessions, writes Conor George of the Evening Echo.

Anthony Foley will be announced as Munster’s new director of rugby/head coach in the next week or so, Evening Echo writer Conor George has reported today.