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.
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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.
Bealham and O'Brien prove Ireland are building depth
The relief that Ireland were going to make it to half time with their heads above water quickly made way to fear at the sight of Tadhg Furlong down, holding his ankle.
'I thought I'd get two minutes at the end' - O'Brien looks back on whirlwind debut
As debuts go, it's hard to think of one as hectic as Jimmy O'Brien's.
Ireland's Henshaw ruled out of South Africa game, McCloskey starts
DUBLIN : Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's test against South Africa through injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union said, with in-form Ulster midfielder Stuart McCloskey coming into the starting lineup.