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.

Coca Cola stand down as Ireland sponsor The GAA have confirmed that it is looking for a new sponsor for the International Rules Series after Coca Cola ended their 11 year involvement in the hybrid game.

Nixon to take in Sigerson Cup Controversial Aussie Rules agent Ricky Nixon has confirmed he will be returning to Ireland next month for the Sigerson Cup weekend in Cork.

Brennan to meet with AFL next month The GAA will hold further talks with the AFL at the end of January regarding the player recruitment issue.

Boylan delighted to return Sean Boylan says his return for a third year as Ireland International Rules manager was an "easy decision".

Nixon to return in New Year The GAA is facing the prospect of losing more of its rising stars to Aussie Rules with the news that controversial agent Ricky Nixon is to hold another recruitment camp in Ireland early next year.

Harte urges GAA to cut AFL ties Mickey Harte has reiterated his call for the GAA to immediately sever its links with the AFL after it was revealed that 11 of the 12 international players now listed by Australian Rules clubs are Irish.

Kerry young guns to stay put - for now Tommy Walsh and David Moran could yet feature for Kerry next season after AFL agent Ricky Nixon confirmed he does not expect them to travel to Australia for trials this side of Christmas.

Essendon confident Quinn can be a success Aussie Rules side Essendon are confident that Longford minor star Michael Quinn will make a big impact in the code after he signed for the club in recent weeks.

McEnaney: Rules series is the way forward Top referee Pat McEnaney believes the International Rules series is here to stay, despite admitting that he is not a "huge fan" of the hybrid series.

Walsh to train with St. Kilda Kerry GAA has been left reeling by the news that their Young Footballer of the Year Tommy Walsh is to travel to Australia later this month to hold trials with AFL club St. Kilda.

Begley to trial with Collingwood Colm Begley has been handed an AFL lifeline after it was confirmed that he will train with Melbourne club Collingwood later this week.

Brennan defends decision to fly business class Nickey Brennan has defended his decision to fly business class to Australia for the recent International Rules series, while manager Sean Boylan and the Irish players travelled in economy.

Brennan sticks by new IRS timeframe GAA president Nickey Brennan has made it clear that there will be no going back on the GAA and AFL’s agreement to hold the International Rules series in a three-year cycle, with one year of a break.

Cavanagh lauds the hybrid game Ireland international captain Sean Cavanagh has said that the international rules format is one of the most enjoyable games he has ever taken part in.