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The Munster lock last started for Ireland in France in the 2012 Six Nations.
The Dublin captain is massively important, according to teammate Bernard Brogan.
The acting Ireland captain was a happy man after the forward pack generate two tries.
However, the Munster man is on the bench against Samoa so Jamie Heaslip will skipper the side on Saturday.
The Racing Métro out-half was a leading candidate for the honour last November but is not in the mix this time around.
Peter ‘Fats’ Fatialofa lead his country to a famous World Cup win over Wales in 1991.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt added that the number 10 was ‘flat’ after playing non-stop for Racing Metro.
Noel McGrath is the vice-captain for the Premier next season.
Here are the leading candidates to lead Ireland out for the November tests against Samoa, Australia and the All Blacks.
The Killeagh club man will coach the Cork minors with Denis Ring appointed as the manager.
The Munster captain is “raring to go” for Saturday’s visit of Gloucester to Thomond Park.
The Donegal man says he would be honoured to continue in the role for the boys in green.
The interim boss won’t name his starting line-up until he absolutely has to.
The Munster captain is ready for another effort at the Heineken Cup, following last season’s semi-final loss.
The Irish captain has a county final on the weekend of the first International Rules test.
The Irish boss is expecting a tough challenge from the Australians.
The Donegal star has a hectic month of activity ahead of him.
The captain is set to be named tomorrow in Cavan.
The Banner are getting set to face Cork tommorrow. But how should their defence line up?
The Reds inspirational midfielder will reach the landmark against Swansea this evening.
The Leicester Tiger thread running through Leinster continues.
‘These three men exemplify what Connacht Rugby is all about.’
The Rebels face Dublin in next Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park.
The 32-year-old says he “didn’t even dream” of lifting the Ulster title.
Chiefs skipper Craig Clarke is preparing for the visit of Dan Carter’s Crusaders this weekend.
The Tall Ship Astrid ran aground off the coast of Kinsale earlier today. All people aboard were rescued safely.
One member of the Exiles side knows what it takes to beat Mayo in a championship match.
Diarmuid McMahon is plying his rugby trade in New Zealand and has played alongside some of the country’s top talents.
The Australian-born player will bow out following the ICC InterContinental Cup final in Dubai
The opening day of the trial was cut short after just a few minutes because of a national lawyers’ strike.
The Welsh player suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne.
The Welshman believes the experience of Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell has been vital ahead of the First Test.
We talk to the great man about his call-up shock in 1962 and defeating the mighty All Blacks in New Zealand.
The Ulster and Ireland hooker may have thrown himself out of Test contention after a wayward outing in Canberra.
Patrick Cronin is continuing to recover from a recent illness.
The England centre is happy to give up his jersey to a player that inspired him growing up.
Come on Brian, we heard Tana Umaga is thinking of a comeback for the 2017 Lions Tour.
The centre is one of eight Irishmen named in the British & Irish Lions starting XV for Wednesday’s match.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.
Shane Long has been named as captain in an experimental Irish team.