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Ireland use Japan week to test the depth chart
Andy Farrell has made nine changes for Ireland's Nations Championship meeting with Japan in Newcastle.
Australia v Ireland: the bench battle that could define the Nations Championship opener
Ireland's Nations Championship opener in Sydney turns on a simple question: can Australia's bench fix the late fadeouts Ireland punished last time?
Ireland’s Nations Championship starts with a Prendergast story in Sydney
Ireland’s first Nations Championship step has a new tournament, an old coach on the far touchline, and the Prendergast brothers in green.
Ireland’s Nations Championship starts with a Prendergast story in Sydney
Ireland’s first Nations Championship step has a new tournament, an old coach on the far touchline, and the Prendergast brothers in green.
Ireland’s Nations Championship starts with a Prendergast story in Sydney
Ireland open their Nations Championship campaign in Sydney with Sam and Cian Prendergast starting, Joe Schmidt waiting, and a new tournament trying to make July matter.
Leinster v Bulls: Croke Park gets its final with bite
Leinster have the returning leaders and the Croke Park stage; the Bulls have the scrum threat and one more chance to make a final count.
Leinster get their leaders back — now the Bulls final has nowhere to hide
Caelan Doris and Tadhg Furlong return for Friday's URC final against the Bulls — and that raises the stakes rather than settling them.