Leinster: Jimmy O'Brien (Newbridge College / UCD RFC), Tommy O'Brien (Blackrock College ... College / Lansdowne FC), Andrew Osborne (Naas RFC), Ross Byrne (Old Belvedere RFC / St. Michael ...

"You think of someone like Brian (O'Driscoll) that is being talked about yet, so you can see why people would make the comparison." ...

Ulster trio Tom O’Toole, Zac Ward and Jude Postlethwaite have been named in the Ireland ‘A’ squad to take on England ‘A’ on Sunday afternoon (1pm). The province’s Forwards Coach Jimmy ...

Ireland ‘A’ head coach Mike Prendergast has named a 29-player squad for next Sunday’s clash against England ‘A’ at Ashton Gate (kick-off 1pm). Leinster’s Max Deegan will captain the ...

Ireland have trailed twice in this season’s Six Nations at half-time, against Wales and England and came back to win both ...

Max Deegan will captain Ireland 'A' Leinster's Max Deegan will captain Ireland 'A' against England 'A' at Ashton Gate in Bristol on 23 February (13:00 GMT). Back row Deegan is one of six players ...

Leinster's Max Deegan will captain Ireland 'A' against England 'A' at Ashton Gate in Bristol on 23 February (13:00 GMT). Back row Deegan is one of six players - alongside forwards Fineen Wycherley ...

The pair emerged through different paths, with Prendergast hot-housed through schools and then the province, while Osborne made the Leinster academy through his performances for Naas RFC. Once in, ...

Pierre Schoeman – Edinburgh Rugby (39), 2. Dave Cherry – Edinburgh Rugby (13 ... O’Connor (UCC RFC/Munster), Tommy O’Brien (UCD RFC/Leinster), Andrew Osborne (Naas RFC/Leinster), Jude Postlethwaite ...

The Sharks had a shaky start under returning coach John Plumtree 18 months ago but solid foundations have been put in place.

Jamie Osborne’s presence at an Ireland press conference on Tuesday was an answer to one selection talking point before the ...