Jonathan Sexton’s man-of-the-match debut performance against Fiji last weekend has earned him the right to start against world champions South Africa ahead of Ronan O’Gara on Saturday. Full Article at Irish Times
Tuesday, November 24 The Ireland team to play South Africa has been named and shows six changes to the starting fifteen from the team that played against Fiji - however there is no space for regular flyhalf Ronan O'Gara. O'Gara has... Full Article at SARugby.com
Shoplifters, vandals and burglars are being told by police to say sorry with a bunch of flowers to avoid prosecution. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK
A STEADY TRICKLE of returning Irish players came through the lobby of their Killiney Castle camp early yesterday morning as preparations began for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks. Full Article at Irish Times
DUBLIN BUSINESSMAN Emmet Memery has consented to summary judgment against him for €2.3 million over a loan advanced in 2007 by a Latvian bank. Full Article at Irish Times
PARAMUS — In what could be one of their last moves as the majority party on the Borough Council, Paramus Democrats are supporting a new policy that would bar the borough from hiring relatives of elected officials. Full Article at NorthJersey.com
MEDIA RELEASE 24 November 2009 In a first of its kind, a group of local authors have come together to record a collection of children’s stories on CD, with a distinctly Wellington flavour. Full Article at Scoop - New Zealand News
VIC VENTURI is the new John Smith’s Grand National favourite after giving trainer Dessie Hughes back-to-back victories in the totesport.com Becher Chase at Aintree yesterday. Full Article at Liverpool Daily Post
On the plus side, new out-half Jonathan Sexton emerged with the man-of-the-match award while Keith Earls continues to impress in both his versatility and scoring prowess. Full Article at Irish Examiner
Probably the best-backed horse in the race on-course (9/1 to 7/1), the seven-year-old came from well off the pace to lead at the second last fence before beating Casey Supreme comfortably by four lengths with Hold The Pin third and top-weight Florida... Full Article at Irish Examiner