Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Friend would do incredibly well as the next Ireland coach

Since taking over at Connacht the coach has created a really stable period of club rugby

Van Graan praises his Rainbow warriors as Munster target interpro trifecta

Head coach highlights his side’s defence in wins over Leinster and Ulster

Gilt-edged opportunity for Munster to put one over on Leinster

Larmour and Lowe the only two retained from Leinster’s starting line-up in Exeter

Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all round

The 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate him

For Leinster and Ireland, Hugo Keenan is proof that Sevens into 15 does go

Fullback has sped through crowded field to take the fullback jersey for province and country

Rugby Stats: Gavin Coombes and Scott Penny could lay down markers in Pro14 final

Coaches face tough decisions with Ireland players returning and heavy schedule

The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against England

In the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking gifts

Joey Carbery in Munster XV for first time since January 2020

Irish outhalf one of seven changes for the visit of Scarlets on Friday night

Leinster and Munster homing in on French opposition in Champions Cup draw

Draw will be made on Tuesday for the last-16 and unseeded quarter-finals

Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edge

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrong

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Connacht know any chance of catching Munster requires Thomond triumph

Connacht will have Bundee Aki, Dave Heffernan and Ultan Dillane available for Friday night’s game

Van Graan admits Munster will ‘take our time’ with Carbery comeback

Head coach has positive news on RG Snyman as he pays warm tribute to Billy Holland

Ireland release 13 players for interprovincial clashes

Four Leinster players return and two from Ulster for top of the conference meeting

Joey Carbery progressing ‘really well’ in bid to make Munster return

Johann van Graan says outhalf ‘is in a very good place’ mentally and physically

Regrets for Munster as Leinster find a way, again

Home advantage was diluted by the absence of fans as conditions played their part

Leinster and Larmour leave it late to break Munster hearts

Johann Van Graan’s side are getting closer but champions prevail in a baltic Limerick

Munster to restore international front-liners for Connacht clash

Stephen Larkham confirms Keith Earls and CJ Stander among those to return

Munster stage remarkable comeback win to raid Clermont fortress

Johann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the season

Munster must contain Clermont’s lethal back three to stand any chance

French side ran in seven tries against Bristol Bears in stunning opening display

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munster’s young guns have integrated

International players return to a squad that won seven straight games in their absence

Andy Farrell set to name strongest Ireland selection for Scotland playoff clash

Skipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clash

Andy Farrell to delve deeper into Irish squad for team to play Georgia

Chance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalf

No further players to be called up to Ireland squad to face Georgia

The likes of Shane Daly, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are set to get their chance

Hugo Keenan has sights set high as he continues ascent

Ireland player lines out with a number of former under-20 teammates against Wales

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Andy Farrell admits ‘shift in mindset’ required if Ireland are to realise potential

James Lowe in line to make his Ireland debut against Wales next Friday night

‘I am who I am’ – Johnny Sexton apologises for reaction in Paris

James Lowe and Billy Burns among Andy Farrell’s squad for Autumn Nations Cup

Gibson-Park, Earls and Kelleher all in race to make Ireland’s French finale

John Cooney called in as scrumhalf cover; Earls likely to take 23 jersey in Paris if fit

Ireland braced for a daunting assignment in Paris

France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side

Stockdale and Ringrose on board with expansive Irish game plan

‘Heads up’ rugby all the rage as Farrell’s Ireland prepare for new campaign

Rugby may be exempt to continue under possible Level 5 restrictions

Cancellation of Italy and France matches would see IRFU lose a further €4 million

Six uncapped players named in Ireland squad to play Italy and France

Harry Byrne, Craig Casey and James Lowe among those who’ll train with the squad

Rugby Players Ireland reveal shortlists for 2020 awards

Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird and Shane Daly nominated for Young Player of the Year

Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players

Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan

‘Quiet assassin’ Hugo Keenan earning plaudits at every level

‘Every level he’s got to he’s excelled. He’s been able to keep pushing forward the whole time’

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings

Player watch: Jordan Larmour fails HIA but passes aerial exam with flying colours

Leinster will hope to have Ireland fullback available for Pro14 final after assured display

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