URC teams: Conway and Addison make returns
Andrew Conway will play his first competitive game for almost 18 months when Munster kick their BKT United Rugby Championship season off against the Sharks on Saturday (5.15pm).
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Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup
Andy Farrell says Ireland are “devastated” to have lost veteran prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France.
Cian Healy misses out as Ireland name squad for World Cup
Cian Healy has missed out on the final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France through injury.
Ireland names new-look squad for Samoa warm-up game
Ireland have handed a full international debut to hooker Tom Stewart for Saturday’s clash with Samoa as they sweat on the fitness of Dan Sheehan ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland assessing injury to hooker as squad decamp to France
Ireland are still assessing the foot injury sustained by Dan Sheehan and left him behind in Dublin, officials said on Tuesday, while the squad has moved to France ahead of the World Cup kick off.
'Instrumental' Dan Sheehan would be 'big loss' for Ireland – Mike Catt
Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.
Diarmuid Barron travels with Ireland as Dan Sheehan rehabs at home
Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron has been called in as cover for Ireland's final World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday.
Munster beat Stormers to end 12-year wait for URC title
The wait is over. After 12 long years, Munster are champions again, and it's hard to think of a title harder earned.