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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Sports Journalist

Gavin Cummiskey reports primarily on rugby, Gaelic games and soccer but is known to delve into other sports on occasion. Gavin ghost writes for several columnists, his longest association being with Brian Kerr and Matt Williams. He also ghosted the autobiographies of boxer Bernard Dunne (nominated for sports book of the year in 2010) and rugby player Geordan Murphy. He previously worked for The Evening Herald, The Sunday Independent, The Irish Independent, The Irish Examiner, The Sunday Star, The Sun and several UK publications with his first Irish Times by-line coming in April 2003. He has never taken a sick day and rarely goes on holiday.

Ronan O’Gara and Jonathan Sexton: set to meet up again at Racing Metro.
O’Gara signs a two-year deal with Racing Metro as kicking coach

Former Ireland and Munster outhalf to be reunited with old rival Jonathan Sexton

Leinster’s Ian Madigan celebrates his try with outgoing outhalf Jonny Sexton. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Strong signs of life before Leinster legends leave

Departing Sexton and Nacewa lift trophy as signs of new generation coming through

Christophe Laussucq: Stade Francais coach is not underestimating Leinster.
Laussucq happy Brian O’Driscoll is not on Leinster teamsheet

Sergio Parisse has respect for opponents but feels Stade Francais can beat them

Brian O’Driscoll during the Leinster captain’s run at the RDS yesterday. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho
Brian O’Driscoll to miss Amlin Challenge Cup final but signs on for another year

Coach Joe Schmidt confident 34-year-old’s injury will improve before Ulster’s visit next week

Jamie Heaslip: delighted to be involved in Leinster’s end-of-season bid for honours.
Jamie Heaslip’s return to number eight bodes well for Leinster

Lions player looking forward to Friday’s clash with Stade Francais’s Sergio Parisse

Vern Cotter: “For us, it is about being able to get fast ball, play a high tempo, keep them moving. That’s our basic game plan.” Photograph: Inpho
Vern Cotter concerned over injury list as Heineken Cup final of enforcers looms

Clermont coach looks forward to Saturday’s clash against Toulon

Brian O’Driscoll: a decision on Brian O’Driscoll’s back injury will be postponed until tomorrow morning. Photograph: Inpho
D’Arcy gone for season while O’Driscoll is a major doubt for Challenge Cup final

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Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ireland squad for North America to be announced Sunday

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