David Nucifora’s shuffling of deck has revealed some trump cards
IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit
IRFU high performance director has had his doubters but ends year very much in credit
Academy the engine which drives a production line second to none in European game
Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line
Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides
Zane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assured
Utility back has failed to fully recover from ankle injury picked up while playing with Leicester
Leo Cullen’s side will take on Ulster in Navan on Saturday
Ian Nagle and Niall Morris both named for game in Navan
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Utility-back was released by Leicester Tigers after struggling with injuries
Unlikely victory after out smarting and out muscling Dublin rivals ended 33-year drought
Jackman ’s Grenoble have nine points to spare over Bayonne in top 14 clash, while Coughlan gets off to winning start at Pau
From Bray to Galway, via Blackrock and Bristol, young forward’s move to the frontrow was the most significant journey of all
‘He puts hours and hours into his kicking and it’s wonderful when it pays off’
The captaincy issue to be resolved next week ahead of three November tests against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand
Payne switches to fullback in place of the injured Gilroy, with Cave and Wilson starting
Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet
New Ireland coach selects 42-man panel for training camp at Carton House next weekend
Sloppy final quarter that saw concession of three tries will concern coach Allen Clarke
Rhys Ruddock leads a team that contains three full caps in opening Tbilisi Cup match
Northampton hooker insists comment was directed at opposing player not referee
Niall Morris and Matt O’Connor maintain Irish interest in final
Interim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped players
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