Andes crash survivor talk 'inspirational' for Irish squad
The Irish rugby squad were given an "inspirational" speech by Nando Parrado, one of the Uruguayan rugby players who survived the 1972 Andes plane crash portrayed in the movie Alive.
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Peter O'Mahony returns for Munster to start v All Blacks XV
Peter O'Mahony will return from a hamstring injury for Munster’s sold-out clash with an All Blacks XV at Thomond Park on Saturday, with Diarmuid Barron captaining the province in their first game since the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
'We've given it no thought' - Munster 'hit pause' on head coach recruitment process
Munster's interim head coach Ian Costello says the province are yet to start the process of recruiting a replacement for Graham Rowntree, who left his role as head coach on Tuesday.
Rónan Kelleher on course to return as Ireland ramp up preparations for All Blacks
Hooker Rónan Kelleher is on course to be fit for Ireland's Test match against New Zealand on Friday week.
Flyer Graham back on the wing for Scotland
Winger Darcy Graham has returned to the Scotland team for his first international since last year’s World Cup after being included for Saturday’s test against Fiji.
Haka is in our DNA, says All Blacks coach
LONDON : New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has defended his team's pre-match haka after England prop Joe Marler stoked up the tension ahead of Saturday's Twickenham clash by saying it was "ridiculous and needs binning".
All Blacks' Barrett brothers back for England clash
Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.
Barrett at flyhalf for New Zealand against England
LONDON :Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson on Thursday.