South Africa’s Craig Joubert will take charge of Saturday’s first northern hemisphere showdown, between Wales and RBS 6 Nations rivals Ireland in Wellington, tournament organisers have announced.

Susan Boyle tonight wowed fans during the opening show of TV’s 'Britain’s Got Talent' live tour.

The Taoiseach is due to begin a series of visits to European capitals today to discuss the Irish Government's plans for addressing the Lisbon Treaty stalemate.

The train has been and gone, and now the ‘Express’ need to get a riverside home here by the Argideen River near Timoleague will be to beat a planning deadline.

DOES the energy regulator seriously believe renewables will give us security of energy supply? If so, he’s literally whistling in the wind.

POPE Benedict explored the profound underlying unity between erotic love and “agape”, a Greek word to describe the unconditional, selfless love taught by Jesus.

The new president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland said the profession is facing an increasingly different regulatory atmosphere.

AH, the great wheel of life.

WICKLOW, just held off a late rally by All-Ireland U21 special hurling champions Meath to win their Leinster championship tie at Arklow on Saturday (1-9 to 0-11).

PROPOSED changes in the policing of the medical profession are long overdue and to be welcomed.

Bohs have also had a fine imposed on them.

The move is part of a new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for failing to protect their flocks.

A penalty from Kevin Niblock decided the destiny of yesterday's All-Ireland Football Sevens title at Dublin's Kilmacud Crokes club.

There is another homecoming in Cork tonight as the Rebels camogie team returns to Leeside with the O'Duffy Cup after their four-point win over Tipperary at Croke Park yesterday.