Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
Tuipulotu recovers from hamstring injury, but Ringrose has further return-to-play protocol due to concussion symptoms
Head coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Owen Farrell will captain the Lions as Garry Ringrose included among replacements
Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the past
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Mack Hansen unlikely to make first Lions Test after sitting out training again
If Lions look to use familiar combinations, we could see a Scottish axis at 10-12-13 and Bundee Aki missing out
Andy Farrell was comfortable in the knowledge that his team should have beaten Brumbies by more than 12
Ollie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the Wallabies
British and Irish Lions' midfield partnership among intriguing decisions to be made for opening clash against the Wallabies
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Tourists score eight tries and run up 50 points despite losing battle for possession and territory
Elliot Daly shines from fullback in convincing victory
Eight Ireland players - six from Leinster - will start the first match of the Lions Tour
URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross Byrne
Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins Gloucester
Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed later this week
Leo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounter
Ringrose and Tommy O’Brien will be monitored before decision for URC semi-final
Ieland’s experienced centre paid a costly price for one poorly-timed tackle against Wales
Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game
Leinster prop Furlong is yet to feature in this year's Six Nations
France are entitled to complain about inconsistencies, but Romain Ntamack got off lightly
Outside centre may miss remaining games against France and Italy after being sidelined for head-on-head collision
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Seven-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin midfield crossed codes to team up with the Irish rugby squad this week
Performance Director David Humphreys says better days are ahead for 30-year-old
For Saturday’s Six Nations match against England, Simon Easterby has had the luxury of choosing two starters from Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
Sunday’s match against La Rochelle offers another benchmarking opportunity to see how Leinster’s evolution in style is progressing
The battle between two of the world’s great centres will prove an intriguing subplot when Ireland host the All Blacks
Centre has played against New Zealand seven times since his first match in 2016 with mixed results
The Ireland centre says his team are motivated to improve for Saturday’s showdown with South Africa
Simon Easterby says Ireland had no issues with the way Caelan Doris communicated with the officials as captain last weekend
Having recovered from injury, the Leinster and Ireland player is looking forward to a unique challenge in the home of the world champions
Leo Cullen confident Leinster will deal with the challenging conditions at Loftus Versfeld as they face down Jake White’s Bulls in the URC semi-final
Ringrose has not played since the final round of the Six Nations while Conan missed the Ulster game as a precaution
Ireland centre has had a long season with the 2023 World Cup but one more push is required
Centre has missed significant parts of 2024 with a shoulder injury
James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Will Connors came through Ulster match without issue
Garry Ringrose’s participation remains in doubt due to ‘frustrating’ injury
Hugo Keenan and Will Connors also return to fitness but Garry Ringrose remains a concern with a shoulder injury
Southside Dublin rail supporters will have to plan transport due to Dart line being closed
James Ryan will not have recovered in time to line out for the province on Saturday against Northampton Saints
Leo Cullen says injured trio may be fit in time for Champions Cup showdown with Northampton
Healy limped off during Saturday’s victory over Leicester with a leg issue while Ringrose and O’Brien continue to recover from longer term injuries
Garry Ringrose in line for first Six Nations appearance this season against Scotland
Likely that Ireland will name three backs on the bench with Harry Byrne also coming into the match day 23 ahead of Saturday’s finale
Hugh Keenan returns to starting lineup after recovering from injury
Six-two forwards split on the bench likely to be maintained with Ciarán Frawley set to beat out Garry Ringrose for a spot on the bench
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