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.
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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.
Gibson-Park out as Ireland name squad for S Africa tests
DUBLIN : Ireland will take 35 players to South Africa for their two-test series next month but first-choice scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to injury, Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Sam Prendergast among three uncapped players but Jamison Gibson-Park to miss Ireland's South Africa tour
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named three uncapped players for next month's tour of South Africa, with Leinster's Sam Prendergast and Jamie Osborne, and Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu all included in a 35-man squad.
Semi-final defeats give Irish rugby a reality check
At the very least, there won't be accusations of complacency against Ireland when they head on their tour of South Africa next month. Silver linings and all that.
Springboks face injury problems ahead of Ireland Tests
World champions South Africa will be missing key players for their two-Test home series against Ireland next month.
IRFU confirm Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa
The IRFU have announced that they will send an Emerging Ireland squad to South Africa in September for a three-game tournament in Bloemfontein.