Influential loosie to lead Ireland

Influential loosie to lead Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named a powerful 35-man squad for next month’s Autumn Nations Series. Caelan Doris is set to make his long-awaited return from injury and will lead the team. The 27-year-old No 8, who has been sidelined since May with a shoulder injury,...

Ackers plays roulette after Bok blow

The Vodacom Bulls have lost the services of a key Springbok as they look to get back to winning ways in their second tour match against Connacht in Galway. The Bulls are still smarting from last week’s heavy loss to Ulster in Belfast and are determined to set things...
Hooker: Sharks to come out firing

Hooker: Sharks to come out firing

Ethan Hooker says “exciting things are coming” from the Sharks in Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park. The Sharks are still searching for their first win of the season after defeats to Glasgow and Leinster, and a draw with the Dragons on their...

Willie starts as Ackers wields axe

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has made 11 changes to his starting lineup for Friday night’s URC clash with Connacht in Galway. This comes after last weekend’s 28-7 defeat to Ulster – the team’s first loss of the season – with six new players also named on the...
Connacht’s Lions set to face Bulls

Connacht’s Lions set to face Bulls

Centre Bundee Aki is one of three British & Irish Lions likely to be selected for Connacht’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls in Galway on Friday night. Aki, winger Mack Hansen and prop Finlay Bealham are all in line to make their first appearances of the...