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Murray returns to Ireland starting lineup to win 100th cap
DUBLIN : Conor Murray will make his first Ireland start in almost a year and win his 100th cap at home to South Africa on Saturday after Andy Farrell made two changes from the side that wrapped up July's series victory in New Zealand.
Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa
Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster scrum-half named in the starting team by head coach Andy Farrell.
Munster sign Scottish lock as injury problems continue
Munster have confirmed the short-term signing of Scottish second row Kiran McDonald, after Thomas Ahern and Jean Kleyn joined the extensive injury list at the province.
Joey Carbery to train fully with Ireland as key players up rehab
Joey Carbery has been cleared to take a full part in Ireland training week after shaking off the shoulder knock he suffered against Leinster.
Cullen: Leinster v Munster still 'a huge deal'
Leo Cullen says Leinster's derby with Munster hasn't lost any of its magic, even if his side have dominated the fixture in recent seasons.
URC team news: Johnny Sexton starts derby as Tadhg Beirne misses out
Johnny Sexton and Ciarán Frawley will both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Munster at the Aviva Stadium, live RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.