Leinster start new year in familiar fashion with convincing win against Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at the RDS.
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Sexton to return for Leinster, Aki back for Connacht
Johnny Sexton will make his return from a calf injury for Leinster in tomorrow night's Champions Cup Pool A clash with Gloucester at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), however Tadhg Furlong once again misses out.
Champions Cup teams: Leinster without Johnny Sexton for Racing 92 opener
Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong will miss Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 due to injury.
Bok speedster Arendse one of 4 new Test faces with potential to shine at World Cup
The Autumn Nations Series produced some sparkling rugby auguring well for next year's Rugby World Cup in France.
Irish reinforced as Sexton returns for Aussie Test
Johnny Sexton returns along with several other regular first choice players to Ireland's starting line-up for Saturday's Autumn Series match with Australia at Lansdowne Road with the hosts seeking a record-equalling 12th successive home Test win.
Andy Farrell: Joe McCarthy has 'earned the right' for his debut
Andy Farrell says Joe McCarthy's potential Test debut this week is a just reward for his work in recent months.
Sexton back as Ireland change seven for Australia visit
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been recalled as one of seven changes for the autumn international against Australia in Dublin on Saturday, with uncapped lock Joe McCarthy named among the replacements.
Ireland make nine changes for Fiji test as Henshaw returns
DUBLIN : Ireland made nine changes to the side that beat South Africa last weekend for Saturday's visit of Fiji, with centre Robbie Henshaw fit again, Jeremy Loughman handed a debut and fellow prop Tadhg Furlong captaining the side for the first time.