IRFU to oppose blanket adoption of 20-minute red card
The IRFU has joined the French rugby union in opposition to the controversial trial of a 20-minute red card for all sending off offences.
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Ciarán Frawley retains Leinster 10 shirt as Mack Hansen out injured, Munster make five changes
Ciarán Frawley will start his third game in a row at out-half for Leinster, who make seven changes to the side that beat Munster for their BKT URC clash with Connacht on Saturday (7.35pm).
Ospreys face Ulster clash with 'horrific' injury list as hooker plays in back row
Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a "horrific" unavailability list.
Sam Monaghan eyeing New Zealand rematch at World Cup
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is looking forward to going head-to-head with world champions New Zealand on rugby's biggest stage next year.
Stirling County coach settles into time in charge ahead of Dundee clash
Stirling County men’s first XV head coach Craig Jackson admits it’s been a whirlwind start to life in the coaching box.
Time to impress in URC with Ireland places up for grabs
While there will still be one more round of games after this weekend in the BKT United Rugby Championship, this is the last opportunity to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, who will name his squad for next month's four-Test November window on Wednesday.
Munster mission remains the same, says Tom Ahern
Munster don't usually rock up to South Africa for URC duty until later in the season but that doesn’t change their mission this time around, says Tom Ahern.