NZ-born Aki to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki was on Tuesday named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
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'This is his chance' - Andy Farrell on his uncapped five for New Zealand
There were always likely to be some fresh faces in Andy Farrell's squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
United Rugby Championship: Johnny Sexton among those absent for rotated Leinster as quarter-final teams announced
Check out the teams and predictions for the four matches below.
Munster v Cardiff live updates: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and all the build up
Cardiff will be looking to end a four match losing run when they take on Munster at Cork’s Musgrave Park this evening (7.35pm). They go into this United Rugby Championship clash showing five changes from last weekend’s 22-6 defeat at home to the Ospreys.
O'Mahony and Zebo return for Munster against Cardiff
Peter O'Mahony and Simon Zebo are back in the Munster line-up for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).
Munster make seven changes for Interpro as Lowry starts at 10 for Ulster
Munster will be without both Peter O'Mahony and the in-form Simon Zebo for tomorrow night's crucial URC derby match with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Depleted Munster suffer narrow defeat at Exeter
A severely depleted Munster side hung on for a five-point defeat to Exeter at Sandy Park in the first leg of their Heineken Champions Cup last-16 clash.
O'Mahony and Carbery ruled out for Munster
Munster will take on Exeter in the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow without captain Peter O'Mahony and out-half Joey Carbery, who are both ruled out with injury.