Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
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Boost for Ulster as Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu return to training
Ulster have been given a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Connacht with the news that Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu are back in training.
Ulster and Munster make changes for Belfast Interpro
Ulster and Munster have both named much-changed sides for Friday night's United Rugby Championship Interpro at Kingspan Stadium, as they count the cost of last week's Champions Cup defeats.
Bordeaux prove too strong for Ulster
Ulster were undone by Bordeaux’s finishing power, the French scoring 26 unanswered second half points to consign Richie Murphy’s side to a second straight European defeat.
Bordeaux toast victory as Ulster wilt in second half
Ulster's hopes of progressing from Pool One suffered another setback after they lost 40-19 against Bordeaux-Begles in Belfast.
Vintage Bordeaux set to test Ulster stomach for fight
It was little over 12 months ago when Bordeaux-Begles turned up to Galway to face Connacht in the opening round of the 2023/24 Investec Champions Cup and nobody was quite sure what to expect.
Will Connors aims for Ireland return ahead of busy run with Leinster
Leinster back-row Will Connors is hoping a run of form with his province can put him back in the mix with Ireland.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' anniversary match against Australia
Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary.