Cross-code Carney set to give Ireland Euro boost

BRIAN CARNEY’S return to rugby league is set to provide Ireland with a major boost for the end-of-season European Nations Cup.

The former Wigan and Great Britain winger, who turns 33 next month, is to end his two-year stint in Irish rugby union, possibly as soon as this Saturday.

Carney is seeking a release from the two weeks left on his contract with the IRFU in order to make his debut for his new club Warrington against Catalans Dragons in Barcelona.