Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
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Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
'It was very frustrating' - Connacht's Dave Heffernan motivated by Irish disappointment
The 2024/25 season has been a mixed one so far for Dave Heffernan.
URC make contact with Connacht over Mack Hansen criticisms
The URC has contacted Connacht about Mack Hansen’s comments in the wake of the province’s defeat to Leinster when the Ireland winger let rip at officiating decisions made on the night and over a period of recent years.
'Like 16 men against us' - Mack Hansen blast officials after Connacht defeat to Leinster
Mack Hansen blasted the officiating following Connacht's 20-12 URC defeat to Leinster, calling some of the decisions "bull***t".
URC team news: Leinster changes; international trio back for Connacht
The Leinster team to take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday evening sees Alex Soroka make his first appearance of the season, while international trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all return for the visitors.