Ireland’s Nathan Collins celebrates scoring his side's goal against Ukraine. Photograph: Ryan ByrneRarely has a goal from a centre back in a draw away from home caused such consternation. Nathan Collins had a not insignificant amount of supporters before the 1-1 result last night in Ukraine, but the goal he scored to give Ireland the lead has confirmed to any doubters that he is the real deal - surely too good to stay in the Championship with Burnley next season.
In the aftermath of Limerick’s Munster final win over Clare, two players have been suspended from the latter county for red card incidents that were not dealt with by the referee. “Initially, the referee was hailed as being at one with the occasion and its demands but if you’re going to go with the flow, and treat the rulebook as optional, there are consequences for two groups.