Like the captain he plays beside in Ireland’s second row, Devin Toner may be happy with the way the Irish lineout has improved since the systems meltdown in Rome last March but the locks will be taking nothing for granted as they seek revenge against the Italians on Saturday.

There wasn’t a hint of panic when Devin Toner was suddenly called upon to organise Ireland’s line-out strategy in Sunday’s RBS Six Nations clash with Scotland.

It's official - it doesn't matter if you're his teammate or even his coach, Paul O'Connell will make you feel intimidated.

Bruised

A feared piranha has been caught in a British pond, thousands of miles from its common habitat in South America.

Jockey Darren Williams had 14 winners in the month before his arrest for throwing races, the Old Bailey was told today.