URC team news: Sexton to return for Leinster, Connacht once again without Carty
Johnny Sexton is set to make his return for Leinster in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster in Belfast.
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Old guard the key component of Ireland's historic series success
As the dust settles on Ireland's greatest achievement in their rugby history – winning a series against the All Blacks in New Zealand – it’s important to reflect on some of the key considerations before the tour began.
O'Mahony starts as Healy passed fit for All Blacks
Peter O'Mahony has been given the nod over Jack Conan in Ireland's back row for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland.
NZ-born Aki to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki was on Tuesday named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
United Rugby Championship: Ireland trio return for Leinster, Bulls name unchanged starting line-up
In the backs, Robbie Henshaw is in at 12 alongside Garry Ringrose while the back three of Rory O’Loughlin, Jordan Larmour and Jimmy O’Brien is unchanged.
Sexton named on bench as Conan and Henshaw return for Leinster
Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls at the RDS, but the Leinster captain has been named among the replacements.
Ryan and Baird ruled out of Scotland Triple Crown clash
James Ryan has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations match against Scotland.
