Andy Farrell: Peter O'Mahony reaction to being dropped shows 'proper leadership'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has praised his captain Peter O'Mahony for his reaction to being dropped ahead of Saturday’s second Test with South Africa in Durban.
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Osborne gets first cap for Ireland in unfamiliar position
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
Bundee Aki out and Peter O'Mahony on bench as Ireland make four changes for second Test with South Africa
Bundee Aki has been ruled out of Ireland's second Test with South Africa in Durban on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell making four changes to his side from last week's 27-20 defeat.
Ireland captain O'Mahony dropped from starting lineup to face S.Africa
DURBAN : Ireland dropped captain Peter O’Mahony from their starting lineup as they made four changes on Thursday to their side for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa.
Gibson-Park out as Ireland name squad for S Africa tests
DUBLIN : Ireland will take 35 players to South Africa for their two-test series next month but first-choice scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out due to injury, Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Garry Ringrose returns to starting team for Leinster v Bulls
Garry Ringrose will make his long-awaited return from injury for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls in Pretoria (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
IRFU confirm Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa
The IRFU have announced that they will send an Emerging Ireland squad to South Africa in September for a three-game tournament in Bloemfontein.
Diarmuid Barron back with a bang and buzzing for Glasgow battle
When Diarmuid Barron limped off the field just seven minutes into Munster's Christmas derby against Leinster he had the dreaded feeling that his season was over.