Former England forward gets Ireland cup call

Former Wigan forward Mick Cassidy, who played for England in the 1995 World Cup, will bridge a 13-year gap when he represents Ireland in this year’s Rugby League tournament in Australia.

The 35-year-old, who helped Barrow win promotion from National League Two this year, was today named in Ireland coach Andy Kelly’s final 24-man squad, which has a blend of youth and experience.