No underestimating the Flying Fijians as they prepare to target Ireland’s vulnerabilities
With 11 of their squad part of the Fijian Druas, who play professional Super Rugby, Ireland will hope the Irish weather will help them hold firm
Izuchukwu’s debut for Ireland against Fiji another welcome addition to Tullamore’s rugby tradition
‘He had the talent to play almost anywhere and some days with Roscrea he was unplayable; he’d score two or three tries’
Gerry Thornley: Scotland growing in confidence but Schmidt’s Wallabies are on a roll
Australia have taken wins over England and Wales so far in the Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell offers opportunities against Fiji but stresses established Ireland players must also perform
Test debuts given to Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu, a full Test debut to Sam Prendergast and a third Test start for Jamie Osborne
Ireland v Fiji team news: Gus McCarthy, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast all start
Jamie Osborne starts at fullback while Cian Prendergast is in line to play alongside younger brother Sam
Leo Cullen has sights set on coaching Ireland one day, says Leinster CEO
Leinster head coach has signed a new two-year contract to extend his term at the province
Ireland v Fiji: Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu in line to make Irish debuts
Sam Prendergast set to make his first international start while Jamie Osborne looks like getting a run at fullback
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring sign contract extensions with Ulster
Ulster captain to move off his central IRFU contact at the end of this season
Leinster A make eight changes for Munster clash on Friday night
Harry Byrne retained at outhalf with Cormac Foley coming in at scrumhalf
Leo Cullen signs two-year contract extension to push Leinster tenure to at least 12 seasons
Head coach had previously signed a number of rolling one-year deals with the province
Thomas Clarkson ‘can’t help but feel happy’ after memorable Ireland debut against Argentina
Match also marked Cian Healy drawing level with Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most capped player
Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby has become more than a little entitled and it doesn’t suit us
Argentina have beaten every other Tier 1 nation away from home, Ireland preserving their record should be praised
Keith Wood and Joy Neville to be inducted into Rugby Writers Hall of Fame
The duo will be honoured at the annual gala function at the Guinness Storehouse
Leicester Tigers and Montpellier among clubs looking to sign Leinster’s Ross Byrne
Andy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with Fiji
Farrell unfazed by Ireland being outscored in latter stages of Autumn Nations Series Tests
‘Too small a sample size ... It’s certainly not a trend,’ according to Ireland head coach