Connacht's Mack Hansen back in 'full training' ahead of URC season
Ireland wing Mack Hansen is in "full training" and on course to return to action during Connacht's pre-season schedule.
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Osborne gets first cap for Ireland in unfamiliar position
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
Ireland captain O'Mahony dropped from starting lineup to face S.Africa
DURBAN : Ireland dropped captain Peter O’Mahony from their starting lineup as they made four changes on Thursday to their side for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa.
Gibson-Park out as Ireland name squad for S Africa tests
DUBLIN : Ireland will take 35 players to South Africa for their two-test series next month but first-choice scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to injury, Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Santiago Cordero in line to make Connacht debut
Argentinian international Santiago Cordero is in line to make his Connacht debut after he was named of the bench for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.
Connacht edge out Dragons to stay in playoff mix
Connacht stayed in contention for a BKT United Rugby Championship play-off spot with a thrilling 34-27 victory against Dragons at Rodney Parade.
URC: Connacht, Leinster and Munster name teams for round 15
Connacht have made four changes from the side that beat Zebre last week with Denis Buckley, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast and Tiernan O'Halloran coming into the starting XV for their BKT URC trip to Dragons on Saturday evening (8pm, live on RTÉ).
Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).