Tom Stewart handed chance to stake Ireland claim against Samoa
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will start his first Test match after being named in the Ireland team to take on Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday (7.45pm).
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Cian Prendergast named at no.8 for Ireland in strong side against England
Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been named to start at No.8 against England as many of the Grand Slam winning side return for Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Jeremy Loughman called up, while Ireland coaches pleased with Jack Conan progress
Jeremy Loughman has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England, while Jack Conan is said to be making good progress on his recovery from a foot injury.
Four uncapped players in Ireland training squad for World Cup
Andy Farrell has named a 42-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup, with four uncapped players in the squad.
Road warriors driven by Munster faithful - Jeremy Loughman
Jeremy Loughman admitted he was struggling to take in the enormity of Munster's URC win and the part the traveling faithful played in it.
Fit-again RG Snyman named on Munster's bench for URC final against Stormers
Fit-again Springbok lock RG Snyman has been named on Munster's bench for Saturday's URC Grand Final against the Stormers in Cape Town.
Murray and Fekitoa back for Munster's Stormers clash
Conor Murray, Malakai Fekitoa and Calvin Nash have been named in the Munster side for tomorrow's BKT URC final against DHL Stormers, while RG Snyman starts on the bench.
RG Snyman declared fit as Munster get squad boost ahead of URC final against Stormers
Munster have received a fitness boost ahead of Saturday's URC Grand Final against the Stormers in Cape Town.