Eddie O'Sullivan: Long road back if Munster lose to Ulster
Eddie O'Sullivan says Munster’s interprovincial derby against Ulster could be a watershed game in their season.
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Pete Wilkins: Connacht have faltered against depleted sides
Saturday's assignment against a depleted Ospreys presents Connacht with the chance to register back-to-back wins but Pete Wilkins is all too aware these are the games where they have slipped up in the past.
Leinster defeat could propel Munster tyros to next level
While defeat was their lot at the Aviva Stadium, the Munster performance against Leinster demonstrated that most players in the side have the ability to step up.
Australia's Hooper ready to resume test rugby after walkout
Australia flanker Michael Hooper said he was ready to resume the rigours of test rugby after quitting the team earlier this year in Argentina saying he was not in the "right mindset" to lead his country.
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(Reuters) - Australia flanker Michael Hooper said he was ready to resume the rigours of test rugby after quitting the team earlier this year in Argentina saying he was not in the "right mindset" to lead his country.
Injury-hit Argentina name depleted squad for November tests
Argentina named a 29-man squad, including the uncapped Martin Bogado but missing several injured players, for their November tests as they began a training camp in Manchester on Monday.
France name Dupont as captain for November internationals
PARIS: France's Six Nations hero Antoine Dupont has been named as captain ahead of matches against Australia, South Africa and Japan next month, the country's rugby federation said on Monday.
Wallabies' Hooper 'excited' to return after 'mindset' exile
Australia flanker Michael Hooper said on Monday he was "excited" to be back with the squad after missing six games earlier this year due to the "rollercoaster" nature of Test rugby.