Tom Farrell could be a 'moneyball' signing for Munster
New Munster centre Tom Farrell could prove to be something of a 'moneyball' signing for the province, according to Johne Murphy and Bernard Jackman.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC season explodes into life, Ireland gear up for WXV
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap an incredible opening weekend of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Tadgh McElroy joins up with Ulster ahead of South Africa tour
Former Connacht and Leinster hooker Tadgh McElroy has joined Ulster on a short-term deal, and has gone straight into the province's traveling squad for their URC tour to South Africa.
Licence to play - Pete Wilkins excited by Connacht's backline potential
One of the prevailing thoughts that came from Connacht's 35-33 defeat to Munster last Saturday was 'what if?'.
Munster to make late call on Billy Burns injury
Munster will make a late call on the fitness of out-half Billy Burns ahead of this Saturday's meeting with Zebre in Parma (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but say they have full faith in Tony Butler if he is required to step up.
Connacht confident of Finlay Bealham return for Sharks visit
Connacht look set to welcome Finlay Bealham back to their squad for Saturday's visit of the Sharks to Galway.
Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly added to Emerging Ireland squad
Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly have all been added to the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa after head coach Simon Easterby was forced into a number of changes.
Charlie Tector offers reminder of potential for Leinster in crucial year
Leinster got their URC league campaign off to a hard-fought and rewarding start with a high-scoring thriller against an experienced Edinburgh side.