Conor Murray has insisted the Ireland squad’s minds could not be further from the beach as they turn their focus towards Saturday’s series decider with Australia.

Jared Payne believes a Springbok backlash at Ellis Park this Saturday is guaranteed and Ireland will need a massive improvement on their first Test performance if they are to withstand it.

Fulham have been told to double their reported offer of €5m for winger Nacer Chadli by FC Twente chairman Joop Munsterman.

CLASS, youth and fitness made all the difference at Athlone yesterday when Leinster won the Golfsure Interprovincial Championship for the first time since 2004 by beating Munster 7-6 in an enthralling decider.

ONCE again, a born and bred Munsterman came into the team in time of need and did the business at Thomond Park yesterday.