‘Breakfast Republic’, the RTÉ station’s new morning show, is as forced as it is unfunny. Its presenters, Bernard O’Shea, Jennifer Maguire and Keith Walsh, could learn a thing or two from Pat Kenny, who’s showing that an old hand can thrive in new places

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Rugby referee Nigel Owens rejects comments that gay people lack interest in sport

Neil Francis says only a tiny percentage are in actively involved in professional sports of any kind