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.
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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.
McWilliams brings in fresh faces for Japan series
Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Japan.
Leinster lose to Stormers but seal playoff top seeding
Leinster confirmed their place as top seeds in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals despite being beaten 20-13 by the Stormers in Cape Town.