Gavin Thornbury replaces injured Tom Ahern in Ireland 'A' squad
Gavin Thornbury has been drafted into the Ireland 'A squad for Friday's game against an All Blacks XV after Tom Ahern was ruled out with a shoulder injury.
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Injured Ireland stars could play against Springboks
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Tuesday he had yet to rule out any of his squad's injured players from next week's November opener against world champions South Africa.
Joey Carbery to train fully with Ireland as key players up rehab
Joey Carbery has been cleared to take a full part in Ireland training week after shaking off the shoulder knock he suffered against Leinster.
Lions come up short on home return as Vermeulen's Ulster win Ellis Park epic
The Lions would not say 'die' in their United Rugby Championship (URC) encounter on Saturday, fighting back from seemingly impossible positions more than once, but eventually going down 39-37 to Ulster at Ellis Park in a thrilling classic.
Saturday Sport: Munster and Ulster face South African tests, Spurs take on Everton
Ulster are taking on the Lions in the United Rugby Championship this afternoon as they look to maintain their impressive start to the new season.
O'Sullivan: Ulster 'in a great place' with more to come
Ulster have made a "smart move" with the signing of Rory Sutherland and possibly Steven Kitshoff, according to Eddie O'Sullivan.
Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs encounter
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
