Uncapped Calvin Nash named in Ireland squad while injured Henderson and Lowe miss out
Munster's Calvin Nash is among six uncapped players named in the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations series.
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Injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Bok Test
Ireland could be without three key backline players for next month's Test against the Springboks in Dublin.
Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland
A Rugby League heartland that has given so much to the sport is set to be repaid - as the borough of Wigan - where the sport is 'in the veins' - plays host to a series of World Cup matches. Crunching tackles, fans celebrating tries and screams of ‘get em onside’ will be sounded across the Greater Manchester towns as they feature headline clashes over the coming weeks from the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
Ciarán Frawley gets his chance to shine as Leinster's next 10
It says a lot that, even with the return of nine Ireland internationals to their team, including James Ryan, Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose, it was the selection of Ciarán Frawley that set tongues wagging.
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.
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.