Pete Wilkins looking to impart New Zealand tour wisdom with Connacht
Pete Wilkins takes his Connacht side to South Africa knowing his last tour will take some beating.
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Bernard Jackman: Six Ireland caps for Stuart McCloskey is not fair value
Bernard Jackman says Stuart McCloskey's six Ireland caps "is not fair value" for his performances with Ulster after the centre began the season in impressive fashion.
Gritty and composed Ulster win pleases McFarland
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side showed real composure to get their BTK United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start.
Wycherley out to impress for Munster in URC opener
While a fully-fit Dave Kilcoyne is likely to be the main man for Munster at loosehead prop this season, the next spot in the queue looks wide open.
Jackman: Emerging Ireland Tour a 'terrible' idea
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman has branded the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa as a "terrible idea", citing both the timing of the venture and the poor quality of the opposition involved.
Ireland A to face New Zealand XV in November
The IRFU have confirmed Ireland A will face a New Zealand XV at the RDS on 4 November.
One year out: Irish rugby braced for its biggest season
In just under 12 months, Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign will be up and running.
Mike Prendergast: Munster must adapt if Ireland tour to South Africa goes ahead
Mike Prendergast says Munster will be forced to rejig their plans if an Ireland mini-tour to South Africa goes ahead next month.