Nominees confirmed for Rugby Writers Ireland awards
A five-player shortlist has been confirmed for both the men's and women's XVs player of the year, ahead of this month's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards.
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Johnny Sexton creating ‘real positivity’ when mentoring Ireland fly-halves
Former captain Johnny Sexton has created “real positivity” in Ireland’s camp after returning to perform a part-time mentoring role.
Johnny Sexton not limited to out-half tips in Ireland set-up
Johnny Sexton's remit in Ireland camp won’t be limited to mentoring the out-halves, according to Simon Easterby.
Peter O'Mahony returns for Munster to start v All Blacks XV
Peter O'Mahony will return from a hamstring injury for Munster’s sold-out clash with an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park on Saturday, with Diarmuid Barron captaining the province in their first game since the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
Munster's Peter O'Mahony may feature against All Blacks XV with Ruben Love added to squad
Peter O'Mahony could make his Munster return against the All Blacks XV this weekend, while a number of players are unavailable due to international commitments.
Munster fall to third successive defeat as Sharks show their teeth
Munster suffered a third successive defeat in the United Rugby Championship after losing 41-24 to Sharks in Durban.
Bernard Jackman: Sexton's role with Ireland an 'inspired' call
Bernard Jackman believes Johnny Sexton's new role in the Ireland coaching set-up is an "inspired" move by Andy Farrell and David Humphreys.
Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role for Autumn Nations Series
Johnny Sexton will help out Ireland's out-halves for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series on a consultancy basis.