Malthouse to lead Aussie challenge again The AFL have confirmed that Mick Malthouse will again lead Australia in this year's International Rules series set to be hosted in Ireland.

Lenihan delighted with Rules confirmation Limerick county board chairman Liam Lenihan has expressed his delight after the confirmation that this year's first test of the International Rules series will be played at the Gaelic Grounds on October 23.

IRS for 2010 confirmed The 2010 International Rules Series has been confirmed for this October, the GAA and the Australian Football League announced.

Micko wants Ireland job Mick O'Dwyer has expressed his desire to become the next Ireland International Rules manager, despite being snubbed for the position in the past.

Boylan not ruled out Sean Boylan could yet stay on as Ireland International Rules manager in 2010, GAA president Christy Cooney has said.

GAA to appoint new Rules manager Sean Boylan won't be returning as Ireland International Rules manager in 2010 after the GAA confirmed that a new man is to be appointed to the position.

Boylan unsure of Irish future Sean Boylan says he is still in the dark regarding his future involvement with the Ireland International Rules squad.

Compromise Rules ace upbeat about sickness Former Dublin footballer and AFL legend Jim Stynes has expressed the hope that he will have seen off his cancer by next month.

Tuohy ready to live AFL dream Laois footballer Zach Tuohy is looking forward to beginning his career in the AFL in ten weeks' time.

Duffy: Rules series will return GAA director-general Paraic Duffy has insisted that the International Rules series will return in 2010.

Boylan: Swine 'flu fears behind Aussies' decision Sean Boylan has suggested that the swine 'flu pandemic may have been behind the AFL's shock decision to pull out of this year's International Rules series.

Harte welcomes Rules deferral Tyrone manager Mickey Harte is delighted that the International Rules series won't be taking place this year.

Boylan sorry at Rules no show Ireland international manager Sean Boylan has said he is dissapointed that this year's IRS will not go ahead as planned.

IRS deferred for 12 Months The GAA and the AFL have announced that this year's planned International Rules Series, due to take place in Limerick and Croke Park on the 24th and 31st of October 2009, has been deferred for 12 months at the request of the Australian Football League (A.F.L).

RTÉ series on Ricky Nixon starts Sunday A new three part series called The Oz Factor starts on Sunday 5th July at 9pm on RTÉ Two. It's about controversial Aussie Rules sports agent Ricky Nixon and his attempt to recruit star GAA players for a change to play professional in the AFL.

Stynes battling cancer Ireland's most successful Aussie Rules export Jim Stynes has confirmed that he is battling cancer.

Ill Stynes quitting Melbourne post Former Dublin minor star and Aussie Rules legend Jim Stynes is stepping down as chairman of Melbourne Football Club due to ill-health.

Nixon plans to target younger recruits Controversial AFL agent Ricky Nixon has revealed plans to expand his recruiting scheme to try and lure Irish teenagers 'Down Under'.

'Flu sidelines Quinn for Carlton clash Longford lad Michael Quinn was forced out of Saturday's AFL encounter between Essendon and Carlton through illness.

Quinn wins plaudits on Essendon bow Longford lad Michael Quinn won plaudits from his club captain after playing a starring role on his AFL debut for Essendon Bombers on Sunday morning.

Quinn continues mighty ascent Longford youngster Michael Quinn will continue his whirlwind start to life in Australia when he debuts for Essendon Bombers against Fremantle on Sunday.

Chamber chief welcomes Limerick Rules date The chief executive of Limerick Chamber of Commerce has reckoned that the decision to play the opening test of the International Rules Series in Limerick could mean a spin-off of 10 million euros for the local economy.

Ó hAilpín escapes with four-game ban Setanta Ó hAilpín has been handed a four-game ban at an AFL disciplinary hearing but appears to still have a future Down Under with Carlton.

Ó hAilpín in hot water Former Cork GAA star Setanta Ó hAilpín is in deep trouble with his Aussie Rules club Carlton after attacking team-mate Cameron Cloke.

October dates for 2009 International Rules series The 2009 International Rules series will take place on Irish soil on successive Saturdays - October 24 and 31.