The Ireland coach dismissed the suggestion that the clash between the world’s No 1 and 2 sides was some sort of decider, arguing his side have...
Ireland have named the uncapped Leinster centre Jamie Osborne at full-back for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Osborne is...
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Earlier this week Rassie Erasmus was the first person to have a punt at naming the Ireland team for Saturday’s Test match against his South African...
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Who, what, where and when? Ireland’s summer tour is to South Africa, home of the World Cup champions. The first Test is on Saturday, July 6th...
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The knives are out in advance of the two-test series between South Africa and Ireland that kicks off next Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. And...
Andy Farrell’s jaded squad looks thin in a number of areas, so it’s probably just as well that it’s only a two-Test series Andy Farrell and...
Cian Prendergast in and Jamison Gibson-Park out ahead of clashes with World Cup champions The scrum-half was forced off during Leinster’s defeat to the Bulls last...
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has some big decisions to make this summer. Photo: Sportsfile Andy Farrell made a swift exit midway through the second half...