McGeeney appointed captain of international rules side

Kieran McGeeney has been named as Ireland's international rules captain for the upcoming series against Australia.

Armagh's All-Ireland winning skipper from 2002 has been appointed captain for the two-test series by Ireland manager Sean Boylan.

Tadhg Kennely of Sydney Swans, meanwhile, has been named as vice-captain.

The former Kerry GAA star missed last year’s series through injury.