Third time lucky for Howe

THE untimely death of Tyrone football captain Cormac McAnallen has brought the role of sport in life’s journey into sharp focus for Irish winger Tyrone Howe.

As Howe prepares for battle against England today at Twickenham, he can’t help thinking that Ulster and Irish sport has been robbed of one of the finest sportsmen around.

“It puts all this talk about Ireland/England into a bit more perspective, doesn’t it?”