Ian Costello backing Gavin Coombes and Munster's Ireland 'A' contingent to impress
Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A’ contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.
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Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales Six Nations clash
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.
Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of their Guinness Six Nations trip to Wales and skipper Caelan Doris is a major doubt for the Cardiff clash.
URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu hitting form at right time for Ireland hopes
Denied a player of the match award by Lawrence Dallaglio despite running in a hat-trick of tries, Cormac Izuchukwu took it all in his stride.
Munster set for O'Gara reunion in Champions Cup last 16; French favour sends Ulster through
Munster will go head-to-head with club legend and former out-half Ronan O'Gara as they will face La Rochelle in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.
Cormac Izuchukwu grabs hat-trick as Ulster hammer Exeter
Cormac Izuchukwu plundered a hat-trick of tries as Ulster ended their Investec Champions Cup pool stage campaign with a 52-24 hammering of Exeter at Kingspan Stadium.
Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff
Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.