IRFU confirm Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa
The IRFU have announced that they will send an Emerging Ireland squad to South Africa in September for a three-game tournament in Bloemfontein.
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Bernard Jackman: Keenan's Sevens switch is 'brilliant for everybody'
Bernard Jackman believes Hugo Keenan's temporary switch to Sevens rugby this summer is a move that suits all parties, even with the full-back now set to miss Ireland's Test series against South Africa.
'It's been one hell of a journey' - Leinster's Rhys Ruddock to retire
Leinster back-row Rhys Ruddock has confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
Hugo Keenan included in Ireland sevens squad
Leinster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has been selected for the Ireland sevens side for this weekend's tournament in Madrid.
Bundee Aki named RPI Player of the year
Connacht and Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been named as the Rugby Players Ireland (RPI) men's player of the year.
Hugo Keenan set for Olympic Sevens switch with Ireland
Hugo Keenan is set to miss Ireland's upcoming tour of South Africa, with the Leinster full-back to join up with the Ireland Sevens programme ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
IRFU announces details of new funding model including change to central contracts
The four Irish provinces are to contribute up to 30% of the cost of their players' national contracts from next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.
Springbok Damian Willemse set to miss Ireland series
South Africa are set to be without Damian Willemse for their upcoming Test series against Ireland, with the versatile back believed to be out for up to four months due to a finger injury.