Wayne Rooney opens up his life to the TV cameras for a major documentary, Rooney — The Man Behind The Goals, on BBC One on Monday.

Katie Taylor has been left bitterly disappointed, according to her father and trainer Peter, after it was confirmed the Olympic champion will not feature on the undercard of Andy Lee’s world-title defence at Thomond Park next month.

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This time it won’t quite feel like walking on eggshells with Roy around.

The protracted saga of the hunt for a new manager of Limerick will finally end later this week when Stuart Taylor is unveiled as the successor to Pat Scully.

Four crazy, blurred months have spun by since Katie Taylor claimed gold at the ExCel Arena in London and Peter Taylor, her father and coach, expressed the hope that his daughter would walk away from the ring for the last time.

Billy Walsh has confirmed he will take Ireland’s elite boxers to the 2016 Olympic Games but the Wexford coach has warned more funding is required to build on the successes of Beijing and London.

Limerick FC are compiling a shortlist of candidates for the vacant manager’s position with a view to making an imminent appointment.

Katie Taylor will meet with boxing promoters from America and England today, still torn between turning professional or trying for gold again at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.

Take that, rain. The homecoming for Ireland’s Olympians began as a washout but, with a flash of gold, the downpour stopped, proving that a storm is no match for medal-winning boxers.

All the unedifying disputes about official ceremonies for Ireland’s Olympic team couldn’t take the sheen off the country’s golden girl, Katie Taylor, as she and the other medallists enjoyed an emotional return on their arrival home from London.

A hero’s welcome greeted Ireland’s 66 Olympians on the runway at Dublin Airport — but the homecoming seemed slightly muted compared to what’s in store outside the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow afternoon.

Olympic gold medal boxer Katie Taylor flew a Tricolour from the front of a plane as Team Ireland arrived home from London 2012.

Team Ireland gold medal winner Katie Taylor has said she will take a break before deciding where her future lies.

The father of golden girl Katie Taylor has said the unseemly dispute surrounding the homecoming of the record-equalling Irish team has spoiled his Olympics.

Team Ireland’s chef de mission Sonia O’Sullivan was not consulted when initial plans were being made for a medal winners’ homecoming, it has emerged.

A number of things strike you when you meet Katie Taylor.

She may be on the brink of bringing home gold, but magnetic Katie Taylor’s feet will remain firmly on the ground.

Pete Taylor is treating the Olympic Games the same as any other tournament that his daughter Katie boxes in.

Peter Taylor yesterday revealed his daughter Katie would have ‘no problem’ carrying the Irish flag at the Olympic opening ceremony on July 27.

Peter Taylor yesterday spoke of the pressure facing his daughter because of the presumption she will be bringing home Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal in 20 years.

Sports Minister Michael Ring and the coach and father of boxer Katie Taylor have led tributes after she secured her place in the London Olympics.

For many, the Irish Tarmac Championship (ITC) is at a crossroads; for more, it’s going down a cul de sac and others, it’s on a journey to nowhere.

PETER TAYLOR, father and coach to Katie, is hoping the Republic of Ireland’s qualification for next summer’s European Championships will help lighten the weight of expectation resting on his daughter’s shoulders in the run-up to the Olympic Games.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI was yesterday named Philips Manager of the Year after guiding the Republic of Ireland to a major championships for the first time in a decade.

IT was high fives all round for Katie Taylor on Saturday night after she claimed her fifth European Senior title in a row in Rotterdam.

CURRENT World champion Katie Taylor will meet Russia’s former world champion Sofya Ochigava in today’s European lightweight final in Rotterdam.

KATIE TAYLOR hammered home her third win in three days yesterday to progress to tomorrow’s semi-finals at the 8th European Women’s Championships in Rotterdam.

SHANE LONG should start for Ireland against Estonia, according to Liverpool legends John Aldridge and Ian Rush.

FORMER British Mitsubishi Evo Challenge winner, Enniskerry driver, Danny Barry won the Germaine’s of Baltinglass Mini Stage Rally for the second time in succession.

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A STREET entertainment company to rival the renowned Macnas group in Galway is being launched in Tipperary.

THE Bulgarian boxer who defeated Katie Taylor in A Multi-Nations lightweight final in Bulgaria on Saturday has apologised to the Irish women amid strong claims of a suspect decision by local judges.

Bradford manager Peter Taylor has turned down the chance to become Alan Pardew’s assistant at Newcastle, according to Bantams joint-chairman Mark Lawn.

Fabio Capello tonight called time on David Beckham’s international career.

The IABA have announced a 12-strong squad for the upcoming Prime Ministry Tournament in Ankara, Turkey.

Gary Megson and Alan Curbishley have emerged as the early favourites to replace the sacked Phil Brown as Hull manager.

Roberto Mancini is being tipped to win over the Manchester City players following the sacking of Mark Hughes by the manager who brought him to England as a player.

Peterborough have confirmed they have parted company with manager Darren Ferguson after agreeing a financial settlement with the 37-year-old.

Wycombe have today confirmed the appointment of former Republic of Ireland international Gary Waddock as their new manager.

Katie Taylor was crowned European Union champion for the second year running following an 8-1 win over Bulgarian lightweight Denitza Eliseevan in Pazardjik, Bulgaria this afternoon.