Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Falcons
Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons.
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URC team news: Joey Carbery starts for Munster as Ireland internationals return
Joey Carbery has been preferred to Jack Crowley at out-half for Munster's interprovincial derby against Connacht on Saturday.
Mack Hansen a major doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster
Mack Hansen is a major doubt for Connacht's derby game at Munster on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in Ireland’s win over Australia.
Andy Farrell left 'underwhelmed' by error-strewn Ireland in Fiji win
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell lamented a lack of ruthlessness and a string of errors following a "pretty underwhelming" 35-17 victory over Fiji.
Ratings: Timoney and forwards lead the way for Ireland
Another win for Ireland, but after the recent victories against the All Blacks and South Africa, the 35-17 result against Fiji won't live long in the memory.
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji
As mind games go, Vern Cotter doesn't get top marks for originality.
Easterby dismisses Cotter's 'training session' remark
Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from their coach Vern Cotter.
Ireland make nine changes for Fiji test as Henshaw returns
DUBLIN : Ireland made nine changes to the side that beat South Africa last weekend for Saturday's visit of Fiji, with centre Robbie Henshaw fit again, Jeremy Loughman handed a debut and fellow prop Tadhg Furlong captaining the side for the first time.