Nucifora: 8 women's players have turned down contracts
IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed that eight women's players have turned down professional contracts from the union.
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Chris Cosgrave and Rob Russell to start for Leinster
Chris Cosgrave will make just his second Leinster start when Leo Cullen's charges travel to Wales to face Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday night.
Eight tries for Leinster in thrilling win over the Sharks
Having started the season with wins at Zebre and Dragons, the third leg of the Sharks' northern hemisphere tour against Leinster looked to be one in which they had a free shot at the home side.
United Rugby Championship team news: Johnny Sexton captains Leinster against Sharks
Johnny Sexton will make his first start of the season for Leinster when they face the Cell C Sharks at the RDS on Saturday, live on RTÉ and RTÉ Player.
John McKee eyes improvement as Ireland seek winning finish to Japan tour
John McKee says Ireland must clinch back-to-back victories against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday if they wish to rank their historic tour as 'really successful'.
Sean Murray brings up century as Ireland beat Austria
Ireland made it three wins in succession at the Sport Ireland Campus as second-quarter goals from John McKee and Jeremy Duncan saw off world number 19 side Austria 2-0.