Emerging Ireland off to strong start with first win in South Africa
Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was delighted with the nature of their winning start to their tour of South Africa.
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Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu start for Emerging Ireland
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the notable inclusions for the first game of Emerging Ireland's tour of South Africa against the Pumas tomorrow.
Cian Healy set for record-breaking appearance v Dragons
Cian Healy will become Leinster's record appearance holder this week, with the loosehead set to play his 281st game for the province in Friday night’s meeting with the Dragons at the Aviva Stadium.
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All You Need to Know
The fourth season of the BKT United Rugby Championship kicks off tonight, with eight-time winners Leinster the first of the Irish sides in action as they travel to Edinburgh.
Jamison Gibson-Park fit as Cian Healy gets set to equal Leinster caps record
Jamison Gibson-Park has been passed fit for Leinster's opening BKT URC game against Edinburgh tomorrow, while Cian Healy is set to equal the province’s caps record.
Alex Kendellen to captain Emerging Ireland side in South Africa
Munster back-rower Alex Kendellen will lead a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad for the three-match tour to South Africa.
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu headline Emerging Ireland squad
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the two most notable inclusions in Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland squad for their tour of South Africa later this month.