Jordi Murphy closes in on long-awaited Ulster return
Jordi Murphy looks in line to make his first appearance of the season this weekend, when Ulster return to United Rugby Championship action against the Dragons.
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Relief the watchword for Tadhg De Búrca after tough 14 months
Relief was the watchword for Tadhg de Búrca as he marked his Waterford return after a long-term knee injury in their comprehensive Allianz Hurling League win over Laois on Sunday.
The Swansea City star proving a point to Russell Martin after 'tough start to life' at club
Patience has perhaps been the key requirement underpinning Russell Martin's tenure at Swansea City so far.
Frawley out for 4-6 weeks, Lowe back in Leinster training
Leinster centre Ciarán Frawley has been ruled out of action for four to six weeks with a facial injury.
Tony Kelly hoping to get a couple of league games under his belt
Tony Kelly is hoping to see some action in this season's Allianz League, as he continues his recuperation from an ankle injury.
Six Nations: Was Ireland's defeat in Paris a moral victory or a missed opportunity?
As soon as the final whistle sounded in the Stade de France, Ireland fans began the debate on where to place the defeat.
IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Who’s hot and who’s not: Marcus Smith, Wales’ centurions, Scotland, Toulouse and Italy
Marcus Smith: There’s been plenty said and written about the England fly-half in recent weeks and despite plenty of pressure on his shoulders, Smith has done well after two rounds of action in the Six Nations. The playmaker, who turns 23 today, impressed in England’s tournament opener against Scotland before inexplicably being replaced in the latter stages of that game. And without him on the field the Red Rose lost their way before suffering a 20-17 defeat. There was no chance of England head coach Eddie Jones repeating that mistake in their next match against Italy and Smith delivered an excellent all-round display during an 80-minute spell on the field. Smith shone on attack, gaining 148 metres from 12 runs which included seven offloads, a try assist and a 13-point contribution courtesy of a try and four conversions.