MICHAEL CHEIKA has declared his confidence in back-up out-half Shaun Berne despite admitting he had attempted to recruit fellow Australian Matt Giteau on a short-term contract last week.

AN Irish Press reporter was watching a police water cannon vehicle moving into position. He had never seen one in action before.

ROY KEANE has revealed he could offer Dwight Yorke a player-coach role at Sunderland next season.