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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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.
URC team news: Ireland stars return for Connacht, Munster and Ulster
Connacht, Munster and Ulster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals for round two of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Tom Daly: Ireland stars can help Connacht shock champions Stormers
Tom Daly says Connacht's Ireland contingent have been "different animals" since returning from New Zealand and backed them to prove the doubters wrong when they take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Pete Wilkins: South Africa tour gives Connacht chance to regroup in United Rugby Championship
Pete Wilkins said the two-game tour of South Africa is a "perfect scenario" for Connacht as they look to regroup following their opening-round mauling by Ulster.
Aki, Hansen, Bealham to return for Connacht's SA trip
Connacht have been boosted for this week's trip to South Africa, with Andy Friend confirming that their frontline Ireland internationals will be available to play on the two-game tour.