Jamie Osborne and the ‘Melbourne 10’ enjoyed a tremendous return on their recent investments as they enjoyed a spectacular treble with Florencio, Waqaas and Monumental Man at the annual Laytown Races yesterday.

Dragons 32 Ulster 32: Australian international Christian Lealifano salvaged a 32-32 draw for Ulster with a last minute try against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.

This column was shaped on the flight from Shannon to Paris last Saturday night. There were several moments over the course of a surreal 30 hours in Limerick when I wasn’t sure if I was coming or going.

Cork's famous St. Patrick's Hill will host the Red Bull Soapbox Race this Sunday, June 5 at 12pm.

Ellie Goulding has confirmed her split from McFly musician Dougie Poynter.

Bertram Allen won three cars in Sweden a fortnight ago, but he knows he will require a Rolls Royce performance this weekend at the Geneva, Switzerland, this weekend if he is to drive off with any of the riches on offer.

It was such an uplifting, outlandish tale, one which saw a figure who had once been derided and abused become nothing less than an instant national treasure, that Stephen Donald was told by his one of his teammates after they’d won the World Cup: “Beaver, mate, there’s gotta be a film in your story.”

Nearly seven years on, Joe Rokocoko returns to Limerick, hoping the Thomond Park faithful will have forgiven if not forgotten.

To avoid the desperation of chasing a score, Ireland need to focus on three key goals at Murrayfield today, says Donal Lenihan.

Winger Dougie Fife believes Scotland have what it takes to overcome Ireland on Saturday as they are too good a team to go without a win in the Six Nations.

Connacht 13 Edinburgh 16

If CJ Stander brings even half his fiercely competitive nature to bear on Munster’s journey into the lion’s den at Stade Marcel Michelin today, then the province should have nothing to fear from Clermont Auvergne.

CJ Stander wants to stay at Munster well beyond his current contract in a bid to make a similar impact on the province as Doug Howlett.

He may have netted twice but Daryl Murphy still cut a frustrated figure after Nottingham Forest struck late to deny Ipswich victory in yesterday’s Championship clash.

Crystal Palace caretaker manager Keith Millen says the players have been left shocked and confused by the departure of Tony Pulis.

Dougie Poynter has admitted that he is dating Ellie Goulding.

HEINEKEN CUP POOL SIX:

RABODIRECT PRO 12:

It is now more than a decade since the famous Miracle Match of 2003, but memories of that never-to-be-forgotten occasion will be revived when three survivors participate in today’s Seat Series clash of Munster and Gloucester at Thomond Park (kick-off 5pm).

Here's the new face of Saturday night entertainment – and it is made of felt, foam and belongs to a puppet.

It’s the eve of an all-Irish Rabo Direct pro 12 final, again underlining just how strong the provincial game remains in this country.

From one All Blacks legend to another, fly-half Dan Carter yesterday paid a touching tribute to Munster captain and former team-mate Doug Howlett, who on Tuesday announced his retirement with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury.

As Schalk Brits apologises for his barely audible voice, explaining that he has had the flu all week, it is impossible not to think one thing: maybe he isn’t Superman after all?

Dougie Freedman has left Crystal Palace and become the new manager of Bolton, the London club have confirmed.

Munster’s new openside flanker Sean Dougall is hopeful he and his teammates can push on from the impressive victory over Edinburgh on the first day of the season, when they face Treviso in Thomond Park on Friday (8pm).

Edinburgh 18 Munster 23

New Munster coach Rob Penney was stretched to find positives from a highly disappointing opening game of three pre-season friendlies in La Rochelle on Friday night but had one in the form of veteran Doug Howlett.

Stephen Fry is to star in new ITV drama 'Doors Open'.

Doug Howlett may appear just a frustrated spectator at the moment as he recovers from injury, but his work behind the scenes at Munster has helped mould wing sensation Simon Zebo into his almost natural successor.

Neil Mulholland believes course specialist Midnight Chase has got solid each-way claims in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

AS entrances go, Simon Zebo could barely have made a better impression if he had been wearing top hat and tails.

McFly have been approached to front their own Saturday night variety show.

McFly can expect sell-out performances at their tour next year after taking a second reality TV crown in a month.

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan admitted he is as fearful now for Heineken Cup qualification as he was before the first round of pool games.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is dreaming of a “fairytale” Carling Cup final against Liverpool.

Dougie Poynter is already one of the favourites to win 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' after the line-up was officially announced today.

IRISH flanker Niall Ronan has hailed Munster’s talented next generation.

MUNSTER skipper Peter O’Mahony hopes to celebrate his 22nd birthday in style by leading Munster to a third successive RaboDirect Pro12 victory at Musgrave Park tonight (7.45pm).

MUNSTER may have found what they’ve been looking for, after signing Australian code-jumping sensation Will Chambers on a short-term contract.

A new show about teenage fathers is to air on MTV UK & Ireland.