Irish teams rising to South African challenge
Irish teams have risen to the challenge of taking on the elite South African teams on their own territory and the results are showing.
Ed Byrne Sport News
URC teams: Prendergast to make Leinster bow
Ireland Under-20s star Sam Prendergast will make his Leinster debut after being handed the out-half jersey for their clash with the Emirates Lions (Saturday, 3pm) .
Sam Prendergast included in youthful Leinster squad for South Africa trip
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a youthful Leinster squad to travel to South Africa for their upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship games against the Lions (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) and the Bulls, with out-half Sam Prendergast included in the group.
Jordan Larmour and Ciarán Frawley start for Leinster v Stormers
Leinster have included Jordan Larmour, Ciarán Frawley and Ross Molony in their starting side for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers at the RDS.
O'Brien and Byrne make timely Leinster return
Leinster have been handed some timely injury reinforcements with the news that Tommy O'Brien and Ed Byrne are back in training and may be in contention for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers.
Will Connors among Leinster returnees ahead of Racing clash
Leinster flanker Will Connors could make his first appearance since October against Racing 92 on Saturday but Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong remain unavailable due to injury.
Sexton to return for Leinster, Aki back for Connacht
Johnny Sexton will make his return from a calf injury for Leinster in tomorrow night's Champions Cup Pool A clash with Gloucester at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), however Tadhg Furlong once again misses out.
