Ireland squad bolstered by return of big hitters for Scotland clash
Johnny Sexton is among several big names expected to return for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.
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Timoney and Frawley drafted into Ireland squad ahead of trip to Scotland
Nick Timoney and Ciarán Frawley have both earned recalls to the Ireland squad for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations against Scotland (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) on Sunday.
Flannery to start for Ulster against Sharks
Former Munster out-half Jake Flannery will make his fourth appearance for Ulster as he starts for the province in their rearranged BTK URC round 6 fixture on Saturday.
Stormers, Springboks handed huge Roos boosts as horror injury not as bad as first feared
The Stormers – and consequently the Springboks – were handed a huge boost after scans revealed that star No 8 Evan Roos’ knee injury wasn’t a season-ending one, as initially feared.
Stormers hit with long-term Roos injury blow
Following their 35-5 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat to Ulster in Belfast on Friday night, the Stormers were hit with more bad news regarding Springbok No 8 Evan Roos.
Ulster sparkle to sweep Stormers aside
Ulster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a 35-5 thumping of defending champions the Stormers on their first visit to the Kingspan Stadium.
Lowry, Timoney and Hume all start for Ulster v Stormers
Ulster have made three changes to their side for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] in Belfast.
Joey Carbery left out of Ireland's Six Nations squad
Joey Carbery and Nick Timoney have been been left out of Ireland's squad for the opening rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie Osborne the only uncapped player in a 37-man group.