A Kilkenny man who allegedly set fire to a friend he suspected had HIV, comforted and shared drink with his victim earlier in the evening, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

The following is the Connacht U21 15 to play Ulster in the interprovincial play-off at Dubarry Park on Saturday:

The following is the Connacht U21 side to meet Ulster at Ravenhill on Saturday (2.0):

The following is the Connacht U21 15 to play Munster at The Sportsground on Friday (6pm):

The Connacht U21 squad that will attempt to upset the more prosperous provinces has been announced.

MUNSTER Council secretary Simon Moroney has confirmed that Kerry will play Cork in the provincial SHC on May 16 in Pairc Uí Chaoimh as part of a double-header with the SFC game between Limerick and Tipperary.

The Ireland Under 19 team & replacements to play their opening game in the IRB Under 19 World Championship against New Zealand Under 19 on Saturday, March 27 in Durban, South Africa has been named.

A GREAT day for St Augustine’s, Dungarvan at New Inn, Co Tipperary on Saturday and some football cheer for Waterford too, the Friary having both the skill and know-how to beat Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh in a lively Corn An Uachtarán (Munster Colleges S‘B’FC) final.

The Ireland Under 19 Squad will depart for Durban on Sunday March 21 and return on Wednesday April 14.

The Ireland U19 team to play Wales U19 on Friday at 7.30pm at Musgrave Park has been named.

The Ireland U19 squad from which the team and replacements to play Wales U19 on Friday 20 at 7.30pm at Musgrave Park, Cork has been named.

The Ireland U21 and U19 teams to play Irish Schools have been named.

The Ireland Youths/Under 18 team to play Wales U18 in Kelso RFC, Scotland on tonight at 5pm is as follows:

The Four Nations Youth (U18)Tournament kicks off in Edinburgh this weekend.

The Irish Under 19s will play their Welsh counterparts in Stradey Park tonight at 7pm.