Andy Farrell names 15 Irish players in British and Irish Lions squad
Andy Farrell has named 15 Irish players in the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to Australia.
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England flanker Pollock named in British and Irish Lions squad
LONDON :England rookie Henry Pollock's selection was the highlight of the British & Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday as the 20-year-old flanker, with just 32 minutes of international rugby under his belt, earned a slot in Andy Farrell's squad.
Tommy Freeman hat-trick helps Northampton upset Leinster in Champions Cup
Tommy Freeman scored a first-half hat-trick as Northampton stunned tournament favourites Leinster 37-34 in Dublin to reach the Investec Champions Cup final.
Leinster sought to ‘bring intensity to everything’ in Harlequins thrashing
Leinster captain Caelan Doris said his team wanted to “bring intensity to everything they did” after demolishing Investec Champions Cup opponents Harlequins 62-0 at Croke Park.
Jack Crowley: Contract talks ongoing but 'hopes to continue' with Munster
Munster and Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley says talks over a new contract are still ongoing, but he is confident the situation will be resolved soon.
Ireland survive scare to secure bonus-point win over Italy
Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick as Ireland overcame a sloppy start to keep alive their hopes of retaining the Guinness Six Nations title with an unconvincing 22-17 bonus-point success over Italy.
Saturday sport: Ireland lead 12-10 against Italy at half-time
Ireland lead Italy in Rome at the break 12-10.
Ireland bring in Crowley, front-liners return for Italy Six Nations showdown
DUBLIN : Ireland's Jack Crowley will start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, with Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose returning as the Irish look for the high-scoring victory needed to keep their slim title hopes alive.