Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-man shortlist for world player of the year
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year.
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'No excuses' from Josh Van der Flier as Andrew Porter admits Ireland have 'a lot to work on'
Josh van der Flier was keen not to use rustiness as an excuse following Ireland's flat performance in their 10-point home loss to New Zealand on Friday night.
Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test
Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.
Hooker Kelleher fit to face New Zealand, but Furlong misses out
Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland’s Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.
URC team news: Provinces go strong ahead of final round before Test window
Robbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva Stadium (Saturday, 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
RG Snyman starts for Leinster as Test stars return for provinces
RG Snyman will make his debut for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash away to Benetton on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), while Leo Cullen has picked close to a full-strength side for the trip to Italy.
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.
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.