Ireland coach Farrell excited by prospect of long-awaited heavyweight Irish/Bok clash
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Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa
Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster scrum-half named in the starting team by head coach Andy Farrell.
Injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Bok Test
Ireland could be without three key backline players for next month's Test against the Springboks in Dublin.
United Rugby Championship team of the week: Munster and Ulster lead the way
All four Irish provinces are represented in the BKT United Rugby Championship team of the week after some big performances in round five.
Andy Friend: We know we can cause Leinster problems
Connacht won't be daunted by the visit of Leinster to the Sportsground tomorrow, according to director of rugby Andy Friend.
URC team news: Furlong returns for Connacht v Leinster
Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro with Connacht at the Sportsground.
Ciarán Frawley gets his chance to shine as Leinster's next 10
It says a lot that, even with the return of nine Ireland internationals to their team, including James Ryan, Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose, it was the selection of Ciarán Frawley that set tongues wagging.
Sexton to lead Ireland against All Blacks despite concussion scare
Johnny Sexton was named Thursday in the Ireland side to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the veteran fly-half failing a concussion assessment during last week's defeat in Auckland.