Kieran Shannon examines what makes Joe Schmidt tick... and keep Ireland’s engine motoring

Coaching guru Frank Dick has expressed his disappointment and surprise at the news Olympic 100metres champion Justin Gatlin has tested positive for testosterone.

PERNOD RICARD boss Richard Burrows - the world’s biggest maker of Irish whiskey - is to discuss the impact of the smoking ban and other government regulations at a conference in Dublin.

Olympic champion Denise Lewis is expected to hit the comeback trail by contesting her first heptathlon since claiming victory in Sydney at the European Cup Combined Events meeting in July.