Judge warns rugby rape trial jurors they 'must be firmly convinced or sure of guilt' to convict

Latest: Emotion and prejudice have no part to play in deciding whether two Irish rugby internationals are guilty of rape, jurors at their trial have been told.

Update 3.46pm: Emotion and prejudice have no part to play in deciding whether two Irish rugby internationals are guilty of rape, jurors at their trial have been told.

The panel of eight men and three woman were warned not to jump to conclusions about any criminal offence because they have heard evidence about sexual activity which they may find distasteful.