Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time
One former ruler returns, another takes his leave, a genuine out-half battle that looks set to run for years, a Lions sub-plot, and there's the small matter of a 150th birthday party.
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Cian Healy's career comes full circle ahead of record Test against the Wallabies
Given how significant Australia has been in the ups and downs of Cian Healy's career, it’s quite appropriate that the loosehead prop will put his name into the Irish rugby record books against the Wallabies this afternoon.
Jack Crowley: Out-half competition 'a sign of a good thing'
When Jack Crowley addressed the media on Tuesday afternoon, the assumption in the room was that the Munster out-half would be restored to the starting line-up this weekend, for Ireland's final Test of 2024.
Leinster march on with bonus-point win at Ulster
Leinster made it seven wins from seven in the United Rugby Championship as they beat Ulster 27-20 at the Kingspan Stadium.
'Big man, just lives for the scrums' - Leinster captain Jack Conan hails Rabah Slimani
Captain Jack Conan hailed the impact of Rabah Slimani after Leinster dug out a hard-fought victory over Ulster in the URC.
Will Connors aims for Ireland return ahead of busy run with Leinster
Leinster back-row Will Connors is hoping a run of form with his province can put him back in the mix with Ireland.
Caelan Doris salutes 'unbelievable' record-breaker Cian Healy
Ireland captain Caelan Doris attributes the remarkable longevity of history-maker Cian Healy to cold showers and curious sleeping habits.
Schmidt legacy lives on in Irish rugby ecosystem
There's an old story from Joe Schmidt’s first stint in Irish rugby, as a player-coach with a Midlands League club in the early 1990s, that hinted that he was always going to change the game in this country.