A round up of the latest League of Ireland transfer news, with developments in the Premier and First Divisions.

Johnny Sexton insists Finn Russell’s “flash” skills are matched by the defensive steel needed from the British and Irish Lions fly-half to weather the storm coming his way in Brisbane.

Residents in two areas are being urged to prepare for severe weather this weekend as Met Eireann issues a rain warning for heavy downpours, possible thunderstorms and a risk of spot flooding.