As Joe Kernan keeps his fingers crossed that three of his bug-stricken players will be able to play some part in the first test, the Ireland International Rules manager has underlined the importance of the two referees doing their job tomorrow.

Eleven men have been charged after six cannabis farms worth around £6m were uncovered in England.

A father and son were being questioned on suspicion of murder in the UK today after a suspected burglar who tried to break into their home was stabbed to death.

A British teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit in the head by a discus at school, it emerged today.