Emerging Ireland captain Alex Kendellen eager to impress on 'shop window' tour
Alex Kendellen admits it's tough to miss three Munster games but says the Emerging Ireland players are in the "shop window".
Joe Maccarthy Sport News
Joe McCarthy try seals bonus point for Leinster in win over the Dragons
Replacement Joe McCarthy’s 64th-minute try sealed the bonus point for Leinster in a pedestrian 34-6 BKT United Rugby Championship win over the Dragons.
Leinster stutter on way to bonus-point win v Dragons
After the rush of last weekend's thrilling opening weekend of the BKT United Rugby Championship, this was a sugar-crash.
Cian Healy set for record-breaking appearance v Dragons
Cian Healy will become Leinster's record appearance holder this week, with the loosehead set to play his 281st game for the province in Friday night’s meeting with the Dragons at the Aviva Stadium.
Autumn Tests, Six Nations spots up for grabs on Emerging Ireland tour, says Simon Easterby
Simon Easterby can point to Joe McCarthy and Jack Crowley as prime examples of what an Emerging Ireland tour can produce and he hopes that some of his 33-man squad step up the plate this time around.
Ciarán Frawley heroics give Ireland famous win in South Africa
We knew this series would give us something special. It delivered in spades.
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.
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.