JAMES COUGHLAN was last night named Player of the Year at the Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Examiner.

Overdue accounts are up approximately 400% on this time last year, according to Trade Credit Brokers.

Former Ireland hooker Ross Nesdale has been appointed as Newcastle Falcon's forwards coach.

Declan Kidney has announced four changes for the Ireland 'A' match against Wales 'A' on March 2.