A doctor who treated Michael Schumacher for nearly six months after his skiing accident says the Formula One star is no longer in a coma, and predicted a possible recovery within three years.

Stolen medical documents purported to be those of seven-times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher are being offered for sale to some media, according to his management team.

Under-pressure Japan coach Takeshi Okada took few risks in naming his country’s 23-man World Cup squad.

Wicklow will be minus defensive mainstays Brendan and Dara Ó hAnnaidh for next season's Leinster championship.