South Africa first stop in a season Gus McCarthy hopes will end in Australia
There was a time when South Africa held a mysterious, magical but foreboding place in the psyche of Irish rugby.
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Gus McCarthy primed to tame the Lions as Leinster face URC opener in South Africa
South Africa is a country that has provided several landmarks in Gus McCarthy’s rugby career. The Leinster hooker has enjoyed a collection of auspicious moments playing in the homeland of the world champions across several seasons. It started in 2023 when he captained the Ireland Under-20 team to the World Junior Championship final, beating South Africa in the semi-final before losing to France.
James Lowe double sends Leinster into last four
James Lowe became Leinster’s record try-scorer as he marked his 100th appearance for the province with a double that sent them into the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.
James Lowe to make 100th appearance for Leinster against the Lions
James Lowe is set to make his 100th appearance for Leinster as he is named to start in their URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium.
Harry Byrne starts for Leinster in Champions Cup last 16 clash v Edinburgh
Harry Byrne has been named to start at fly-half for Leinster in their last 16 clash against Edinburgh in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Cardiff v Leinster and Edinburgh v Scarlets Live score updates
Two Welsh clubs are in United Rugby Championship tonight as the league briefly resumes during the Six Nations break.
Slow-starting Ireland pull away to crush Japan 41-10
DUBLIN :Ireland started slowly before pulling away to beat Japan 41-10 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday with a strong second half easing concerns about their recent form ahead of tougher challenges to come against Australia and South Africa.
Ireland overcome sluggish start to beat Japan at the Aviva
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.