James Ryan gives Caelan Doris his 'full support' after captaincy change
Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province’s new captain.
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Caelan Doris takes over from Garry Ringrose and James Ryan as new Leinster captain
Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.
Johne Murphy: Osborne's move to fullback 'a stroke of genius' by Andy Farrell
Jamie Osborne's former coach Johne Murphy believes the 22-year-old has passed his test at full-back with flying colours against the Springboks, and says the selection was a 'stroke of geunis' by head coach Andy Farrell.
Winners and losers from Ireland's South Africa trek
It was a remarkable end to the season for Ireland, beating the back-to-back world champions, with their most experienced squad ever, and away from home.
Ireland player ratings v South Africa: Ciarán Frawley steals the show
Ireland claimed a famous late and unlikely victory over world champions South Africa to earn a series draw in Durban.
Saturday sport: Kerry take on Armagh in semi-final, Ireland face second South African test
Last year’s beaten finalists Kerry stand between Armagh and a first All Ireland Football final appearance in 21-years.
Andy Farrell knows Ireland are more than capable of beating South Africa
Andy Farrell expects world champions South Africa to be “twice as good” during the second Test in Durban but believes Ireland can still salvage a series draw.
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.