Ireland prop Kilcoyne ruled out of Six Nations
DUBLIN : Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne will miss the Six Nations after his club Munster said he would be out for at least six months following shoulder surgery.
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Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager released back for Munster URC tie
Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager have been released from international duty and will be available for selection for Munster's URC tie away to Scarlets on Friday.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations title defence.
Ireland's Hansen, O'Brien ruled out of Six Nations
DUBLIN :Ireland suffered a double injury blow on Monday when backs Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien were ruled out of their Six Nations title defence through long-term injuries.
Ireland wing Hansen out of Six Nations with dislocated shoulder
DUBLIN : Mack Hansen will miss Ireland's defence of their Six Nations title after his club Connacht said on Monday that the winger would be out for three to four months with a dislocated shoulder.
Munster's mounting injury woes as Dave Kilcoyne ruled out for the season
Dave Kilcoyne has been ruled out for the rest of the season as Munster's injury woes continue.
Tony Butler starts at 10 for Munster in Interpro v Connacht
Tony Butler will start at out-half for Munster in their New Year's Day Interpro against Connacht at the Sportsground.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.