Tigers the focus for Connacht as they prepare to rotate in Pro14
Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.
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Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.
Bernard Jackman put forward his theory on Ireland’s succession planning at out-half.
Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations.
Munster centre excited by talent coming through as the province heads to Glasgow tonight seeking a sixth straight win this season.
The Wexford man last played in February, while Ciaran Parker has now been ruled out.
The Ireland boss is also set to give Billy Burns a debut off the bench against Wales.
If Ireland were hit with an injury or Covid crisis this autumn would they be able to cope? The answer is a resounding yes.
Stephen Larkham says the province won’t look for a short-term signing with Jean Kleyn also sidelined.
Johann van Graan’s 43-man senior squad looks well set to push on this season.
Dan McFarland has some exciting young players in his squad.
Leo Cullen’s men will be looking to pick up where they left off when rugby resumes.
The western province have several new faces in their squad ahead of next month’s restart.
Conor Murray is under pressure from John Cooney and Luke McGrath at scrum-half.
Head coach Andy Farrell’s selections in this area against Scotland will be telling.
Iain Henderson and Ultan Dillane are the other two second rows in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad.
Who would you like to see Andy Farrell pick in jerseys number one to three in a week’s time?
The scrum-half returns to the Connacht team for the first time since November against Montpellier today.
The 24-year-old Athy man has had a torrid time with injuries in the past year.
We’ve broken down Joe Schmidt’s squad position-by-position.
Ulster have a Pro14 quarter-final against Connacht to come next weekend, while Leinster are resting up for Saracens.
Ross Byrne has complicated the tussle for the back-up 10 slot and that suits the head coach just fine.
Kieran Marmion got two big starts this month, while Luke McGrath and John Cooney have had exposure too.
Dave Kearney has recovered from injury to take a starting berth, while Scott Fardy captains the tourists in South Africa.
Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff are pleased that they now have options across the pitch.
While Ireland began their Six Nations training last week, the former Leinster man was preparing for a replacement role in the Top 14.
The Chiefs back is among the replacements for Saturday night’s clash in Buenos Aires.
Nothing ever comes easily out west.