RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland keeping quiet as Rassie leads the hype train
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look ahead at Ireland's first Test against South Africa on Saturday.
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IRFU to block NIQ front row signings after this season
Rabah Slimani's transfer to Leinster this season could spell the end of non-Irish qualified front row signings for the foreseeable future, with the IRFU set to put a block on the recruitment of foreign props and hookers.
It means nothing – Mike Catt not interested in South Africa comments on Ireland
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed the significance of potentially provocative comments from the South Africa camp ahead of next month’s tantalising two-match series.
'His ceiling is very high' - Sam Prendergast impresses Mike Catt
One of the biggest calls made by Andy Farrell in his 35-man squad for this summer's tour of South Africa was a reshuffle of the depth-chart at out-half.
Big decisions facing Farrell ahead of South Africa trip
As the Bulls and Glasgow drew the curtain down on the United Rugby Championship in Pretoria yesterday, it brought us towards the final chapter of this seemingly endless rugby season.
Eddie O'Sullivan: Sam Prendergast likely included in Ireland squad for experience
Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O’Sullivan.
David Humphreys: Andy Farrell's Lions switch presents 'exciting opportunity'
David Humphreys believes Andy Farrell's sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions next year will bring more positives than negatives for his Ireland team.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Attention turns to South Africa after URC frustration
Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Eddie O'Sullivan and Jonny Holland to break down the big news from Andy Farrell's Ireland squad to tour South Africa.