Irish cyclist Roche joins Team Sky

Team Sky has announced the signing of Irishman Nicolas Roche as one of five new names for 2015.

The 30-year-old, who has a wealth of Grand Tour experience, is joined at the squad by Scot Andrew Fenn, Czech rider Leopold Konig, Dutchman Wout Poels and Lars Petter Nordhaug, who has re-signed for Team Sky after two years away.