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Monday 27 March 2023 Dublin: -2°C

# starting XV

This month
March 2023
# Six Nations
Three changes to Ireland team for Grand Slam decider against England
Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird, and Jamison Gibson-Park come into the starting XV.
Last month
February 2023
# starting XV
Wales drop Biggar and North, Watson back in England's starting line-up
Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau return alongside Louis Rees-Zammit and Leigh Halfpenny.
Last year
2022
# starting XV
Munster make four changes for Sunday's trip to face Northampton
Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Conor Murray and Jack O’Donoghue all come in to start.
# starting XV
Leinster unveil team to play Chile in tomorrow's friendly
Kick-off at Energia Park is 2pm.
# key men
Connacht bolstered by returns of Hansen, Bealham, Butler and Prendergast
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been included on the bench.
# URC
Ngatai and Jenkins to make their Leinster bows in season-opener away to Zebre
Leo Cullen’s men are in action in Parma tomorrow afternoon.
# summer tour
McWilliams makes three changes for Ireland's second Test in Tokyo
The Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium hosts Saturday’s match.
# starting XV
Two England debuts for Australia game as Eddie Jones rings the changes
Jack van Poortvliet will also start the second Test against Australia.
# starting XV
Pollard to lead Springbok team showing 14 changes against Wales
The reigning World Cup champions host the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
# As You Were
Cork name team for All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin
John Cleary’s starting XV remains unchanged from the side that defeated Limerick.
# URC
Friend picks a blend of youth and experience for Connacht's final game of the season
Zebre visit the Sportsground tomorrow evening.
# URC
Cullen rotates team for Leinster's top-of-the-table clash against Stormers
There’s a first start for scrum-half Cormac Foley in Cape Town.
# starting XV
Six changes for Connacht as Blade set to make 150th appearance against Sharks
Head coach Andy Friend is hoping to make it a clean sweep against the South African sides in the URC this season.
# starting XV
Monaghan returns and debut for Irwin at fullback as Ireland's team to face Scotland is named
Greg McWilliams’ side end this year’s campaign at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night.
# starting XV
Naoupu and Considine make returns for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England
There is also a debut for Molly Scuffil-McCabe at fullback.
# starting XV
Kleyn, Healy and Barron come into Munster team to face Wasps
Thomond Park hosts the Champions Cup match on Sunday.
# Team news
Sexton named on the bench for Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Montpellier
Leo Cullen’s men host the Top 14 side at the RDS on Sunday afternoon.
All time
# interpro derby
Hansen and Dowling return to Connacht team for Munster clash
Andy Friend makes two changes for tomorrow’s meeting at the Sportsground.
# Team news
Munster name 5 debutants for Wasps game, 7 more uncapped players on bench
None of the 34 senior players who were on the recent trip to South Africa are involved.
# starting XV
Connacht boosted by Aki selection for interpro derby with Munster
Andy Friend has made five changes to the team that lost out to the Dragons a week ago.
# Team news
Furlong, Kelleher and Conan back in Leinster's team to face Scarlets
The province host Welsh opposition at the RDS tomorrow evening.
# starting XV
Munster ring in the changes for trip to Scarlets
Johann van Graan has rotated his squad ahead of Sunday’s United Rugby Championship clash in Wales.
# Team news
Ryan captains Leinster and Leavy back among replacements for Dragons trip
Rob Russell makes his debut as Leo Cullen’s men head to Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon.
# starting XV
Two changes for Mayo as All-Ireland final line-ups are unveiled
Tyrone are unchanged from their semi-final win over Kerry for tomorrow’s game at Croke Park.
# Debate
Take your pick: Gatland sets about selecting his Lions Test 23
There are big calls to confirm across the starting XV.
# starting XV
Eight of All-Ireland final side named to start for Waterford against Clare
Dublin have announced their side that will play Antrim tomorrow.
# starting XV
Cork make 10 changes for Limerick game and Tipperary welcome back Callanan
Throw-in tomorrow night at the Gaelic Grounds is 7.15pm.
# starting XV
Debut for Sevens star Eve Higgins in Ireland's Six Nations opener
Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has unveiled his selection for Saturday’s game against Wales.
# Inter-pros
Ireland trio to start for Connacht on Thomond Park trip
Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have been picked to take on Munster in the Pro14 tomorrow evening.
# starting XV
What are the key All-Ireland final selection calls facing Limerick and Waterford?
John Kiely and Liam Cahill are finalising their teams this week.
# starting XV
Tipp make one change for Munster semi-final while Thurles to host Limerick-Waterford decider
David Power’s side take on Limerick in the football clash on Sunday.
# Team news
Keenan and Connors handed debuts as Stockdale moves to 15 for Ireland
Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park are set for their first caps off the bench against Italy.
# Selection
Injuries and form calls mean Ireland will have a refreshed look against Italy
Andy Farrell’s men restart their 2020 Six Nations campaign next weekend in Dublin.
# Champions Cup
Two European debutants start as Sexton returns for Leinster's crunch clash with Saracens
Sean Cronin also earns the nods after the line-out struggles against Ulster.
# Possible XV
Leinster weigh up big calls in back three and back row against Munster
Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster have had plenty of food for thought this week.
# continuity
Munster set for minimal changes with Van Graan backing settled starting XV
There may be changes in the second row and back row for the clash with Leinster.
# Options
Leinster and Munster with some key selection decisions to confirm
The reigning champions have options in their back three, while Johann van Graan could make a back row change.
# starting XV
Laois select starting side for Leinster U20 football final clash against Dublin
Laois lost out by 13 points to Dublin in last year’s decider.
# starting XV
Tipperary and Waterford unveil sides ahead of Munster U20 football openers
The quarter-finals take place in Munster tomorrow night.
# starting XV
Monaghan make two changes for Croke Park clash with Dublin
The teams will meet tomorrow at Croke Park in Division One of the Allianz Football League.