Smyth recalled by Ireland

Annadale’s David Smyth has returned to Ireland’s squad for a tri-nations event against Canada and Italy after an 18-month absence.

Smyth, who has won 46 caps, has been absent because of work and other commitments but has been included in coach Dave Passmore’s 17-man squad after impressing in the All-Ireland Club Championships last weekend, in which his club finished second.