Wycherley out to impress for Munster in URC opener
While a fully-fit Dave Kilcoyne is likely to be the main man for Munster at loosehead prop this season, the next spot in the queue looks wide open.
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Concussion activists blast HIA protocols as 'not fit for purpose' after Johnny Sexton decision
Concussion activists have suggested that rugby union’s head injury assessment process is not fit for purpose after Ireland selected Johnny Sexton to start against New Zealand a week after the veteran fly-half was helped from the field in the first Test.
Loughman should not have returned after HIA - NZ Rugby
Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman should not have returned to play in Wednesday's match against the Maori All Blacks after suffering a head knock in the opening minutes, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday.
Mistake made in treatment of concussed Ireland prop: NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby on Friday conceded medical staff made a mistake by allowing Jeremy Loughman to play on in a tour match against the Maori All Blacks, despite the Ireland prop displaying clear concussion symptoms.
O'Gara: Fast start can give Irish opportunity to beat All Blacks
Ronan O'Gara doesn’t believe that the nature of Ireland’s loss to the Maori All Blacks will seep into the preparations for Saturday’s Test against New Zealand.
Cian Healy leg injury ‘doesn’t look too good’ to Ireland boss Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted Cian Healy’s leg injury “doesn’t look too good” following an emphatic 32-17 defeat by the Maori All Blacks.
Loughman incident 'deeply alarming', say welfare group
A player welfare lobby group says it's "deeply alarming" that Jeremy Loughman was allowed return to the field of play after a head injury during Ireland's 32-17 defeat to the Maori All Blacks.
Healy Ireland's main concern ahead of All Blacks Test
Cian Healy has emerged as the major injury concern for Ireland following their costly defeat to the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton.