A Crossbarry man has struck a blow for the Irish male, often maligned as not having a spark of romance.

London Irish boss Brian Smith today hit out at Leeds prop Kees Lensing for pulling out of an agreement to join the Exiles.

MUNSTER have had some good news in advance of their Heineken Cup clash with Castres on Friday as Kees Meeuws cannot fulfil a promise to lead the French side to victory.