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Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards

Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach.       Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...

Ireland wary of a big performance from underdogs Australia

Ireland will be wary of Dave Rennie's inconsistent Wallabies side when they host Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their final test match of the year.   Ireland head into the match off...

Jacques du Toit Back Facing South African Opposition Sooner Than He Thought

When Jacques du Toit left the Cheetahs to join Bath last year, little could he have known he would be back facing South African opposition so soon. But that’s the way it’s worked out following...

Ireland make seven changes to face Australia

The Ireland coaching group have named the final Ireland Match Day Squad of 2022 for Saturday’s Nations Series finale against Australia at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8pm, live on Virgin Media,...

Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban

Scotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend.   A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster Rugby v Chile

Leinster Injury Update: Frawley to miss 3-4 months after knee procedure

Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s Friendly between Leinster Rugby and Chile in Energia Park (KO: 2.00pm).   It has already been confirmed that entry to the game is free...

Andy Friend to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season

Connacht Rugby can confirm Director of Rugby Andy Friend will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.   Andy Friend has released the following statement:   "My...

From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan

As the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league.   It just so happens they are waiting round the...