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.
Furlong wary of facing 'wounded' Australia
Stand-in Ireland captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia to arrive in Dublin "all guns blazing" following their historic humiliation at the hands of Italy.
Ireland make nine changes for Fiji test as Henshaw returns
DUBLIN : Ireland made nine changes to the side that beat South Africa last weekend for Saturday's visit of Fiji, with centre Robbie Henshaw fit again, Jeremy Loughman handed a debut and fellow prop Tadhg Furlong captaining the side for the first time.
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.
'I think it's an inspiration' - Tadhg Furlong hoping to do 'our people' proud as captain
"Wait until you see the team sheet and you'll know why I'm captain," Tadhg Furlong laughed.
Furlong: I never even dreamed of captaining Ireland
Tadhg Furlong will take over the Irish captaincy for this weekend's visit of Fiji to the Aviva Stadium, and the Leinster tighthead says it's something he never believed would be possible.
Irish Test centurion Murray ruled out of rest of Autumn Series
Scrumhalf Conor Murray has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining two Autumn Nations Test matches due to a groin injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed on Monday.