Paul O'Connell: Wallabies 'will get better and better' under Joe Schmidt
Paul O'Connell has backed Joe Schmidt to make Australian rugby a force once again, and says the ex-Ireland coach’s fingerprints are still all over this current Irish side.
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Connacht doing 'everything possible' to keep Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, says Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.
Ireland hit by injuries ahead of Australia test
DUBLIN : Ireland have lost Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale to injury for Saturday’s test against Australia while Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have yet to recover for the clash in Dublin, officials said on Tuesday.
Tadhg Furlong and Jamie Osborne among four ruled out for Ireland ahead of Wallabies visit
Tadhg Furlong and Jamie Osborne are among four players who have been ruled out of Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series game against Australia on Saturday, while head coach Andy Farrell has trimmed his squad to assist with this weekend’s URC games.
Munster's Jean Kleyn set for scan on neck while Diarmuid Kilgallen ruled out following surgery
Munster say Jean Kleyn will miss this Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Emirates Lions, as they wait to find out the full extent of his neck injury.
Ulster sign Northampton back-rower Juarno Augustus on three-year deal
Ulster have announced the signing of Northampton back row Juarno Augustus, who will join the province on a three-year deal next summer.
Waysiders/Drumpellier Rugby Club pay tribute to club 'legend' after sudden passing
Waysiders Drumpellier players and guests from other clubs formed a guard of honour for club stalwart Gerry Brankin, after he suddenly passed away earlier this month.
'I can't wait around' - Gus McCarthy keen to take chance
Gus McCarthy probably didn't dare dream of how well his Ireland debut would go.