RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Stephen Ferris and Fiona Coghlan, to look ahead to the first of this month's Tests against South Africa.
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RG Snyman's Munster return delayed until end of December
RG Snyman may not return for Munster until the new year, according to the latest injury report from the province.
Boks on tour: 6 points to ponder for Nienaber and Co
The Springbok tour of Europe, which starts on Saturday when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, will pose several questions that coach Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will have to answer.
Ireland captain Fryday not among first 29 female full-time professionals
The IRFU has released the names of the 29 players who have taken up the first women's professional rugby full-time contracts on offer in this country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees.
Rugby-Jones seeks to complete selection jigsaw during November World Cup "dry run"
LONDON : Always a man who works to the finest detail, England coach Eddie Jones has lined up his four November opponents to mirror what the team will face - or hope to face - if things go to plan in next year's Rugby World Cup.
'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out' - Sexton says squad depth is key to Ireland's growth
With 37 players in the original Irish squad, a further 12 togging out as part of the A team's preparations, and the injured Iain Henderson and suspended Bundee Aki also involved, there were 51 players in total training at yesterday's Ireland session in Abbotstown.