Farrell 'in awe' of centurion scrum-half Murray
Andy Farrell has paid tribute to Conor Murray, as the scrum-half prepares to win his 100th cap for Ireland this Saturday against South Africa.
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Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa
Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster scrum-half named in the starting team by head coach Andy Farrell.
Irish great Conor Murray set for landmark against Springboks
Conor Murray will become the eighth Irish player to reach the 100 caps landmark when he starts against world champions South Africa in Saturday's autumn international Test match at Lansdowne Road.
Dan Sheehan hoping technique can counter power v Springboks
If you've been keeping the slightest eye on Dan Sheehan's young career, you'd know he has an eye for the tryline.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Stephen Ferris and Fiona Coghlan, to look ahead to the first of this month's Tests against South Africa.
Boks on tour: 6 points to ponder for Nienaber and Co
The Springbok tour of Europe, which starts on Saturday when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, will pose several questions that coach Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will have to answer.
'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out' - Sexton says squad depth is key to Ireland's growth
With 37 players in the original Irish squad, a further 12 togging out as part of the A team's preparations, and the injured Iain Henderson and suspended Bundee Aki also involved, there were 51 players in total training at yesterday's Ireland session in Abbotstown.
Rankings count nothing for Sexton as Ireland wary of 'unpredictable' Willemse
Ireland need to emulate their opponents this weekend South Africa and win the Rugby World Cup if they are to merit being called the best team in the world, captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday.