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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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.
Leinster hopeful RG Snyman will be fit for second or third round of URC
Leinster expect RG Snyman to feature in the second or third round of the new BKT URC season as the South Africa lock recovers from a foot injury.
Jamie Osborne in for debut as Ireland name team to face Boks
Andy Farrell has made a bold call in his side for Saturday's first Test against South Africa in Pretoria, handing Leinster's Jamie Osborne his debut at full-back for the meeting with the world champions.
Gibson-Park misses out on 35 man squad for South African tour
Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park misses out on Ireland's tour to South Africa next month through injury.
Leinster will be fuelled by previous final defeats – Ian Madigan
Former Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan has said stopping Toulouse and France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will be crucial to Leinster chances of winning the Champions Cup.
Jamison Gibson-Park: Leinster will face ‘on fire’ Toulouse buoyed by past wins
Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park says his side’s recent record against Toulouse provides confidence as the two most decorated teams in the history of the Champions Cup prepare to meet in the 2024 final.
IRFU announces details of new funding model including change to central contracts
The four Irish provinces are to contribute up to 30% of the cost of their players' national contracts from next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.