Aussies to name squad on September 30 Australia manager Mick Malthouse will announce his 23-man squad for the forthcoming International Rules series on September 30.

Three-team International Rules series mooted Former Australia manager Kevin Sheedy has put forward the idea of a three-team International Rules series involving an indigenous Australian team (containing players of Aboriginal descent), a non-indigenous team and Ireland.

Aisake not in Tohill's plans Irish International Rules manager Anthony Tohill won't be considering Aisake O hAilpin for this year's series, despite the Cork hurling star's background in Aussie Rules.

Irish Daily Mail and TG4 to sponsor IRS The GAA has confirm the Irish Daily Mail as International Rules Series sponsors and TG4 as the sponsors of the Irish team.

O'Brien on Cloud Nine Kevin O'Brien is elated after being chosen as an International Rules selector.

Tohill unveiled as new Ireland IRS manager Anthony Tohill has been confirmed as the Irish International Rules Manager for the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

Micko fears chance could be gone Wicklow boss Mick O'Dwyer feels that his chance to manage Ireland in the International Rules series could be gone after again being snubbed for the role this year.

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'.