Bernard Jackman optimistic for future of young Connacht squad
Bernard Jackman believes Connacht have every right to be optimistic about their upcoming season after a disappointing return in 2023/24.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Easterby's promotion and the big URC preview podcast
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first episode in the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast.
Autumn Tests, Six Nations spots up for grabs on Emerging Ireland tour, says Simon Easterby
Simon Easterby can point to Joe McCarthy and Jack Crowley as prime examples of what an Emerging Ireland tour can produce and he hopes that some of his 33-man squad step up the plate this time around.
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu headline Emerging Ireland squad
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the two most notable inclusions in Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland squad for their tour of South Africa later this month.
Munster seeking consistency in third year of new ticket
Through the good times and the bad, with Munster it's never dull.
Graham Rowntree: Peter O'Mahony and I did not fall out
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has strongly rejected the idea that he and his former captain Peter O'Mahony fell out last season.
Easterby appointed interim Ireland head coach
Simon Easterby will take over as interim Ireland head coach from December, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Tuesday.
New role for Kolisi as Springboks brace for Argentina challenge
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will have a new role in the coach’s box during Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test in Argentina having been left out of the matchday 23 for the potentially decisive clash in Santiago del Estero.