Ex-Irish rugby international Denis Coulson is set to appeal his conviction for the brutal rape of a young woman in France.

Coulson is currently serving a 14 year sentence in a French jail after being found guilty in a case that sent shockwaves through the sport.

Niall speaks with Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how a group that included some of Ireland’s most talented rugby professionals ended up in the dock.

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The body of murder victim John George was found on a remote spot on a rural road near overgrown lemon groves and abandoned in a hurry.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a crime scene, a suspect in custody and a father devastated by his son's terrible end.

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Crime boss Liam Byrne and football legend Stephen Gerrard are set to become grandads after his children, Lee Byrne and his influencer girlfriend Lilly Gerrard announced a pregnancy.

Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about the romance that has seen the world of crime and sport collide.

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The family of John George are awaiting DNA results to confirm that a body found on waste ground in Spain is their son while police are questioning a suspect from the Czech Republic about his murder.

After a nightmare few weeks of search operations, a campaign from the family and ongoing appeals for information, the remains of the young Belfast man were discovered about 15 minutes from where he was last seen alive.

Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte with an update on a murder investigation on the Costa Blanca.

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Armed gardai carried out a number of raids last week targeting associates of Anthony ‘Josh’ Fowler who have gone on the warpath following his murder.

The 63-year-old grandfather was knifed to death outside his home in Finglas in November after two men called to his home looking for money.

Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how Fowler’s associates have been waging a campaign of terror since his murder.

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A young member of a feuding Limerick crime gang is due to be sentenced later this month for a horror car crash that cost a much-loved student his life.

Kieran Fogarty was behind the wheel of a BMW when he crashed into Joe Drennan who was waiting at a bus stop in Limerick.

NIall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Fogarty’s links to a violent mob in the city and the stark contrast between his life and the life of his victim.

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Criminal John Gilligan has been banged up in Spain again after police raided a property and seized a large quantity of a substance believed to be pink cocaine the synthetic drug linked to the death of Liam Payne.

Gilligan 72 has been in custody in Fontcalent prison in Spain since before Christmas and has yet to raise bail money to win back his freedom.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his relentless pursuit of the crime game.

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Gangland killer Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell will be sentenced to life imprisonment later this month after he was found guilty of the feud murder of Gareth Hutch eight years ago.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the life and crimes of a chaotic criminal with 100 previous convictions.

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