Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand.
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Andy Farrell hopes Tadhg Furlong will make swift return after hamstring strain
Head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful prop Tadhg Furlong will make a swift recovery from the hamstring strain which has ruled him out of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
Jordie Barrett returns from knee injury for New Zealand clash with England
Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett will make his comeback from a knee problem in New Zealand’s clash with England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Christian Wade says ‘understanding the game’ is key for Louis Rees-Zammit in NFL
Gloucester winger Christian Wade feels “exceptional” Louis Rees-Zammit needs to keep improving his American football fluency if the former Wales rugby union player wants to succeed in the NFL.
Ben Youngs reveals he underwent heart surgery after collapsing in open training
England’s most-capped player Ben Youngs has revealed he underwent heart surgery after collapsing during an open training session.
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died at the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.
Jamison Gibson-Park: Leinster will face ‘on fire’ Toulouse buoyed by past wins
Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park says his side’s recent record against Toulouse provides confidence as the two most decorated teams in the history of the Champions Cup prepare to meet in the 2024 final.
Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s tour of South Africa after toe surgery
Lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland’s summer series against world champions South Africa after undergoing toe surgery.