Ross Byrne firmly back in Ireland fold thanks to hard work and attitude
Ross Byrne's attitude has been key since returning to the Ireland frame, according to Stuart Lancaster.
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Stuart Lancaster: Ospreys battle perfect prep for Leinster ahead of Gloucester clash at Kingsholm
Leinster's tough test against Ospreys at the weekend was the perfect preparation for a difficult Heineken Champions Cup challenge against Gloucester this Saturday, according to senior coach Stuart Lancaster.
Springboks captain Kolisi to join Racing 92 after World Cup
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will join French club Racing 92 after the World Cup later this year. Kolisi, who skippered the World Cup-winning Springboks at the 2019 tournament in Japan, currently plays for United Rugby Championship side Cell C Sharks. Confirming Kolisi's move to Paris and an early release from his contract, the Durban-based Sharks said he had agreed a multi-year deal with the Top 14 club. "Siya has been an instrumental and much-loved member of the Cell C Sharks family since his arrival two years ago," Sharks chief executive Eduard Coetzee told their website. "His move to France is a new and exciting opportunity, and we could not be happier for him. "We are blessed to have him don the black and white jersey, and we know that over the next few months he will continue to give back to the team and our fans."
Furlong steps up ankle recovery, but yet to train fully
Leinster are hopeful Tadhg Furlong can return from an ankle injury in time for their St Stephen's Day Interpro with Munster at Thomond Park, however, the tighthead is yet to return to full training.
Leo Cullen lauds Leinster after putting Racing 92 to the sword
Head coach Leo Cullen hailed Leinster's 42-10 bonus-point triumph over Racing 92 after his team began their assault on the Heineken Champions Cup in spectacular fashion at a chilly Le Havre in France.
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview
The pain of losing the Heineken Champions Cup final to La Rochelle in the last minute last year is still driving Leinster on.
Stuart Lancaster: Ulster 'a proper challenge' for Leinster
Stuart Lancaster believes Saturday's top-of-the-table clash between Leinster and Ulster has come at an ideal time for both provinces as their Ireland stars return ahead of a busy period of interprovincial and European action.
Tuilagi and Nowell back for England to face the All Blacks
LONDON : Manu Tuilagi is back in the England team to face New Zealand on Saturday, with Jack Nowell also restored to the starting team having withdrawn shortly before last week's win over Japan with a stomach issue.