Michael White won his second ranking title with a 4-2 victory over former world champion Shaun Murphy in the final of the Paul Hunter Classic today.

ANTHONY STOKES remains in the international wilderness after the on-loan Sheffield United striker was once again left out of a Don Givens Under 21 squad.

Republic of Ireland boss Don Givens last night paid tribute to Wolves midfielder Stephen Gleeson for his explosive start on the under-21 international stage.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today announced an 18-man squad for the friendly against Germany in Furth later this month.

THE current furore in France over the European Constitution is not merely a consequence of French internal politics, but the manifestation of a collective Europe-wide desire to step on the brakes of a somewhat out-of-hand political steamroller.