Canada: A Canadian politician has blamed cheap, tight underwear for his sudden departure from parliament causing him to miss a vote on anti-terror legislation. 

The Ireland U21 and U19 teams to play Irish Schools have been named.

The Ireland Youths/Under 18 team to play Wales U18 in Kelso RFC, Scotland on tonight at 5pm is as follows:

The Four Nations Youth (U18)Tournament kicks off in Edinburgh this weekend.

The Irish Under 19s will play their Welsh counterparts in Stradey Park tonight at 7pm.