Ireland captain Edel McMahon hopes WXV competition ends 'bonkers' scorelines
Edel McMahon says the addition of regular international fixtures outside of the Six Nations is a huge boost as Ireland build towards next year's World Cup.
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All Blacks prop Newell ruled out of Australia test with calf injury
Prop Fletcher Newell has been ruled out of the All Blacks' Rugby Championship test meeting with Australia next Saturday due to a calf injury, New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday.
Scott Bemand: Great to bring another winning performance
Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand said he was delighted that his team were able to show the Irish public what they were capable of.
Canadian men's rugby team defeated by Tonga, go winless at Pacific Nations Cup tournament
Tonga ran in three first-half tries and relied on some stingy second-half defence to defeat Canada 30-17 in the fifth-place match Saturday at the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament in Tokyo.
Preview: Wallaroos to provide tough test for Ireland
Ireland v Australia, 2.30pm, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast
URC deny reports of British & Irish league talks
The URC has denied claims it is involved in talks regarding the possible formation of British and Irish league.
Ireland v Australia : All you need to know
Ireland v Australia, Saturday 2.30pm, Kingspan Stadium