Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV
Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Stephen Ferris and Fiona Coghlan, to look ahead to the first of this month's Tests against South Africa.
Shels miss out on WNL Player of Year nomination
SSE Airtricity Women's National League champions Shelbourne have missed out on a player of the year award nominee as they chase a double this weekend.
RG Snyman's Munster return delayed until end of December
RG Snyman may not return for Munster until the new year, according to the latest injury report from the province.
Boks on tour: 6 points to ponder for Nienaber and Co
The Springbok tour of Europe, which starts on Saturday when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, will pose several questions that coach Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will have to answer.
Lee loses appeal on ban as championship hopes fade
Billy Lee's bid for a first Irish Flat jockeys' championship was dealt a heavy blow on Wednesday morning as his appeal against a six-day whip suspension was dismissed.
Ireland captain Fryday not among first 29 female full-time professionals
The IRFU has released the names of the 29 players who have taken up the first women's professional rugby full-time contracts on offer in this country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees.
Noel King says Shels will learn from celebration mistakes
Shelbourne boss Noel King admits his team made "mistakes" when celebrating their title win last year.