In this week's Leinster Leader

As the 2024 GAA season winds down we have an in-depth interview with new Kildare senior football manager, Brian Flangan, in which he chats about the New Rules, rules, he says that will fundamentally change the game of Gaelic Football.

Brian talks about his on-going preparations for the Allianz Football League beginning with a mouth-watering challenge this Saturday when All-Ireland finalists of 2024 Galway come to Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbrige, for the first inter-county game under floodlights.

The manager discucces his panel, the challenges for both players and management with the new football changes, and much more.

Caragh are bidding to make it to the All-Ireland Intermediate Club final when they take on the Connacht champions Crossmolina at Glennon Bros Pearse Park, Longford on Saturday, we look forward to the game.

A massive day of Rugby finals last Sunday in Portlaoise for the North Midlands, Ann Fitzpatrick Cup final; the North Midlands U18 decider and the two senior men's finals, Hosie Cup and Lalor Cup; reports and picture coverage from all games.

Naas man Tom Ashe receives the very prestigious Devon Toner Award, report and pictures.

With the dogs back on Friday last, we carry a full extensive report on a night packed with finals.

All that and much more in this week's Leinster Leader Sport ... in the shops now.