HE may have failed to win a seat in the local elections but a Corkman has pulled off a major diplomatic coup that could have huge spin-offs for Irish tourism.

CONNECTIONS of Monsieur Chevalier believe the youngster has what it takes to win the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

ALAS Monsieur Biffo we don’t recognise vous.

Middleham trainer Pat Haslam sent out another winner in the famous silks of JP McManus when Monsieur won the totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle under an enterprising ride from Barry Keniry at Wetherby.

FROM the Irish Derby at the Curragh to the moderate Londis Kinsella's Of Killeens Maiden at Wexford is the path which Monsieur Henri will travel this evening.

Jacques Laurans (62), Vice President of the Federation Française du Rugby, has been elected Chairman of the Six Nations’ Committee.

PETER Clohessy could be ready to hit the European Cup trail again but with a different club.