Munster Rugby has promised to address concerns that some of its most loyal supporters are being subjected to higher surcharges than others when purchasing tickets for knockout matches.

There may have been a collective groan in Munster at the prospect of another Sunday lunchtime Heineken Cup kick-off, but the prospect of a final pool game with Edinburgh in the supposed graveyard shift was being viewed more optimistically within provincial headquarters.

MUNSTER plan to finalise a shortlist of candidates to replace coach Tony McGahan by the end of this week.

CORK hurling manager Denis Walsh has slammed the GAA’s decision to ban inter-county training sessions in November and December.

Dublin footballer Conal Keaney and Cork hurler John Gardiner have been selected as the Vodafone GAA All-Star Players of the Month for June.

CLARE County Board are to unveil a new sponsorship deal worth an estimated €1 million.