Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year
Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year.
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Sexton back as Ireland change seven for Australia visit
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been recalled as one of seven changes for the autumn international against Australia in Dublin on Saturday, with uncapped lock Joe McCarthy named among the replacements.
Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland debut as Andy Farrell rings changes for Fiji
Jeremy Loughman will make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to his starting line-up.
Kolisi vows 'beautiful' Boks won't change their style for anyone
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi admits not everyone enjoys his team’s kicking style but says beauty is in the eye of the beholder and their reasons for going to the boot are well thought out as they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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.