Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu start for Emerging Ireland
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the notable inclusions for the first game of Emerging Ireland's tour of South Africa against the Pumas tomorrow.
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Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly added to Emerging Ireland squad
Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly have all been added to the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa after head coach Simon Easterby was forced into a number of changes.
Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.
Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.
No 'closed book' on Ireland coaching ticket, says Simon Easterby as Felix Jones remains on England leave
Amid all the moving and shaking between Andy Farrell's Lions sabbatical and the elevation of Simon Easterby to interim head coach, there’s a spot open for a defence coach with Ireland.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Easterby's promotion and the big URC preview podcast
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first episode in the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast.
Autumn Tests, Six Nations spots up for grabs on Emerging Ireland tour, says Simon Easterby
Simon Easterby can point to Joe McCarthy and Jack Crowley as prime examples of what an Emerging Ireland tour can produce and he hopes that some of his 33-man squad step up the plate this time around.
Alex Kendellen to captain Emerging Ireland side in South Africa
Munster back-rower Alex Kendellen will lead a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad for the three-match tour to South Africa.