Connacht dig deep to claim crucial win over Scarlets in BKT United Rugby Championship
Mack Hansen crossed for a try in each half as Connacht breathed new life into their season with a vital bonus-point victory over the Scarlets.
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Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
Prendergast returns as Connacht make six changes for Scarlets
Cian Prendergast will make just his second appearance of the season for Connacht in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship visit of the Scarlets to Galway.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
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.
Dogged display sees Ireland end South African tour unbeaten
Cheetahs 14-21 Emerging Ireland
Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs encounter
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
Brand new XV with Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas
Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.