Sean FitzPatrick, the former head of Anglo Irish Bank, is released without charge after being questioned about alleged financial irregularities... more
Harlequins insisted they would not be rushed into replacing Dean Richards, their disgraced former director of rugby, despite claims they could miss out on Ian McGeechan... more
New Zealand great Sean Fitzpatrick has entered the debate over the future of the British and Irish Lions by claiming their tours should be expanded not abandoned... more
The Irish government has agreed to plough up to 4 billion (£3.5 billion) of emergency funds into Anglo Irish Bank after the nationalised lender reported record losses... more
Tension in Dublin rose sharply as shares in top Irish banks continued to plummet and bosses at newly nationalised Anglo Irish Bank were met by protesting shareholders with shouts of “out, out, out”... more
Banking: There has been another senior departure from scandal-ridden Anglo Irish Bank as finance director and chief risk officer William McAteer stepped down after 17 years with the company
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Ireland's big three banks have been handed a €7.5bn state bailout on far better terms than the equivalent £37bn package handed to RBS, HBOS and Lloyds TSB by the British Government... more
Nick Evans, the All Blacks outside-half who will spearhead Harlequins in their quest for Heineken Cup success, hit back at claims he was blocking English talent from gaining vital big-match experience... more
Sean Fitzpatrick believes Martin Johnson's record as a World Cup winner is protecting him from heavier criticism following the record defeat by South Africa... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do