Furlong: I never even dreamed of captaining Ireland
Tadhg Furlong will take over the Irish captaincy for this weekend's visit of Fiji to the Aviva Stadium, and the Leinster tighthead says it's something he never believed would be possible.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's depth, Fiji changes and Munster at the Páirc
Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on Ireland's 19-16 win against South Africa.
Jack Conan hoping for a chance to shine against Fiji
Jack Conan is hoping he can get a "stop-start" season up and running this weekend, as Ireland welcome Fiji to the Aviva Stadium for the second of their Bank of Ireland Nations Series games.
Healy: I don't have a medal for a ranking
Even if Cian Healy's Test career ends at next year's World Cup, there's a real possibility that he could draw level, or even break Brian O'Driscoll's Irish record in the next 12 months.
At what stage do we believe in the favourites' tag?
There were contrasting fortunes after the Test match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva stadium on Saturday evening.
Irish Test centurion Murray ruled out of rest of Autumn Series
Scrumhalf Conor Murray has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining two Autumn Nations Test matches due to a groin injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed on Monday.
Jackman: Irish depth and variety building ahead of 'open' RWC
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva Stadium and cautiously acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side are among the teams with legitimate World Cup aspirations.
Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa.