Here are my thoughts ahead of the autumn international between Ireland and Australia at Aviva Stadium: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/1115/486935-preview-ireland-v-australia/ Feedback welcome. TP  

Wales and Lions star Jonathan Davies has penned a two-year deal with Clermont Auvergne: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/1112/486111-davies-joins-clermont-auvergne/ TP

Wins for Ulster and Connacht in the PRO12 this weekend, I reckon. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/1024/482514-pro12-preview-ulster-and-munster/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rabo-direct-pro-12/2013/1025/482702-pro12-preview-connacht-may-trouble-leinster/ TP

Here’s my thoughts on the H Cup this weekend. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/1018/481277-h-previews/ TP

John O’Shea will captain Ireland on his 90th international appearance in Wednesday’s international clash with Wales: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2013/0813/467946-no-shocks-in-trapattonis-team-for-wales/ TP

I voiced this package for the Nine News on Sunday. Package just after 10m25s: http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0519/3535252-nine-news/ TP

We’ve developed a mini-site for the 2013 An Post Rás. Follow it all here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/cycling/an-post-ras/ TP

Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O’Gara’s move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2013/0518/451108-sexton-knew-nothing-of-ogara-move-to-racing/ TP