Rugby players in an Irish Open Pro-Am are not an unusual sight. Along with GAA stars and jockeys, they are a staple of the pre-tournament entertainment at this annual stop on the European Tour.

ONE of Munster’s heroes from an unforgettable night at Thomond Park has revealed the Heineken Cup champions considered performing a Haka in Irish.

DECLAN KIDNEY is Ireland head coach-designate after John Mitchell admitted he turned down overtures from IRFU powerbrokers to succeed Eddie O’Sullivan.

DAVY RUSSELL took the riding honours at Wexford’s last meeting of 2004 yesterday, recording an early double on Crooked Throw and Whizbang.