Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
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Garry Ringrose: Win at Thomond was ideal prep for Leinster's La Rochelle trip
As they head into one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European rugby, Leinster's preparation could hardly have been better.
New dynamic as former European greats Munster and Saracens clash at Thomond Park
Once upon a time, Munster v Saracens would have been the marquee game of the weekend, but things have changed on Champions Cup Mountain.
Former Hull forward Windass diagnosed with dementia
Former Hull City and Middlesbrough forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage two dementia, the 55-year-old said on Friday.
Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know
After a weekend off, the four Irish provinces return to action as attention moves from the Christmas Interpros to the second half of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage.
Canadian women's rugby 7s team bolstered by return of Olivia Apps ahead of tournament in Australia
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team was scheduled to leave late Friday for Australia and the HSBC SVNS Perth, bolstered by the return of veteran Olivia Apps and fellow Olympian Florence Symonds.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax after conviction in France
Former Ireland international Chris Farrell has been sacked by French club Oyonnax following his conviction in a rape trial last month.