Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish squad reaction, and can Munster upset Leinster?
In our sixth episode of the new RTÉ Rugby podcast season, Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy to give their take on the 37-man Ireland squad named by Andy Farrell for the upcoming November Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Australia.
Rugby league-Australian player Hampson dies in nightclub accident in Barcelona
BARCELONA -Australian rugby league player Liam Hampson, 24, died in Barcelona in apparent nightclub accident after he was reported missing by a group of friends while on holidays in Spain, local police and the Queensland rugby league said on Thursday.
Prendergast returns as Connacht make six changes for Scarlets
Cian Prendergast will make just his second appearance of the season for Connacht in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship visit of the Scarlets to Galway.
Sharks include Bok heavyweights in starting XV to face Ulster at Kings Park
The Sharks have opted to deploy their host of Springboks into the starting XV for the United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday.
Bulls ring changes for Benetton battle: Bismarck at hooker, Smith in for Goosen at flyhalf
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has made several changes to his team for Friday's URC clash against Benetton in Italy.
Injury could keep Frans Steyn out of Bok tour
Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn is struggling with a knee injury which means he is unlikely to feature for the Springboks on their year-end tour.
Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage
(Reuters) - England, New Zealand and Canada are already assured of quarter-final spots at the women's Rugby World Cup, leaving five remaining berths up for grabs in the final round of pool matches this weekend.