URC team news: Internationals make return for provinces
Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne both return among four changes for Munster, ahead of the province's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers on Saturday.
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Munster confirm signing of Oli Jager on long-term deal
Munster have announced the signing of prop Oli Jager from the Crusaders, with the 28-year-old agreeing a three-and-a-half year contract with the province.
Springbok World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman's return to Ireland delayed due to surgery
Springbok lock RG Snyman will undergo surgery for a chest injury, his club Irish outfit Munster have confirmed.
Blow for Munster as RG Snyman to undergo surgery
Munster are set to be without the services of RG Snyman after the province confirmed the lock is to undergo surgery in South Africa this week.
Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases
Ireland will continue to monitor the fitness of absent prop Cian Healy following encouraging progress in his recovery from the injury which caused him to be left out of Andy Farrell’s Rugby World Cup squad.
'Full steam ahead' - Andy Farrell expects Ireland to deliver
Andy Farrell says he expects a "fantastic" performance from Ireland when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Romania on Saturday.
Farrell: Ireland are ready to roll with the punches
Over the course of the last two years, Ireland have often found themselves backed into a corner.