The way the England manager Martin Johnson tells it, mention of the words "grand" and "slam" in the same sentence by any of those involved with the red-rose squad is a sackable offence, so when Mark Cueto broke ranks yesterday – "We're not a bunch of muppets: we know a Grand Slam is there to be won," the long-serving wing remarked – he appeared to be moving into P45 territory at breakneck speed. Happily for him, there is safety in numbers. Graham Rowntree, an increasingly influential member of Johnson's back-room staff, could also be heard talking about the prize at stake in Dublin this coming weekend.

The most expensive tickets for the Europa League final cost less than the cheapest tickets generally available for the Champions League final at Wembley (£147).

Adrian Lewis has grown tired of being described as "Phil Taylor's former protégé". After taking his one-time practice partner's crown at the PDC world championship the 25-year-old hopes he will be recognised in his own right.

Messiahs come in all shapes and sizes, and did so from the start. The oratorio’s first performers, in Dublin in 1742, doubled as soloists and chorus.

The chief executive of Northern Foods is leaving to join Brakes, the supplier to the catering industry, just days after the maker of Goodfella's Pizzas unveiled a merger with Ireland's Greencore.

Two men have been shot dead in an overnight attack, gardai said today

Ever since Popworld, Amstell has come across as a highly intelligent yet awkwardly anxious geek – and his stand-up is no different.

Gardai launched a public appeal today to find the family of an Englishman found dead in greater Dublin.

Betfair, the soon to be floated betting exchange, has drawn up plans to move its business offshore.

It's a year since Michael Gambon was obliged to abandon rehearsals for Alan Bennett's Habit of Art because of a health scare. What a pleasure, therefore, to be able to welcome the fully restored actor back to the London stage now in Michael Colgan's powerful production of Krapp's Last Tape, which has transferred from Dublin's Gate Theatre. One wonders whether there's an element of witty defiance in Gambon's decision to give us a portrayal of the great Beckett protagonist that so pointedly highlights the fact that he's not long for this world. There's certainly no danger of any further tapes from the chronically dilapidated, terminally enfeebled figure he cuts here.

Tony Blair today cancelled a high-profile signing session of his new memoir in central London amid concerns over planned protests.

We've teamed up with Hotels.com – the world's leading hotel booking website – to offer a three-night break for two in Dublin, Ireland.

Today: Enjoy a new perspective of Dublin from the brand-new 60m observation wheel, which offers 360-degree views over the capital ( worldtouristattractions.co.uk ). In Jersey, the Grassroots Festival sees Jose Gonzalez, the Fun Lovin' Criminals, an Eco Village and kids' area taking over the Val de la Mare site near St Ouen, the island's premier surfing spot ( grassroots-jersey.com).