Finn Harps have announced that Dave Rogers has been named as their new first team manager, on a multi-year deal as he joins having been the Nottingham Forest U21 manager.

Connacht look to bounce back from last week’s defeat at the hands of Munster, when they host Benetton in Round 9 of the URC, kick off at the Sportsground is 3:15pm.

Leitrim Ladies Football Captain Clare Owens is about to embark on a new challenge, as she and many more GAA players are embarking on a trip to Africa in aid of Plant the Planet.

Former Kerry star Anthony Maher is the latest player to make the move into inter-county coaching, as he joins up with Ray Dempsey as part of the Limerick footballers coaching staff.