Prendergast said Munster 21-year-old back row Brian Gleeson is another player whose ceiling is "very, very high".

John Fogarty insists Ireland's coaches are not concerned about the squad's form before next week's Test against New Zealand ...

And in racing, Brian O’Connor has news of a rare reverse for Dylan Browne McMonagle, the jockey replaced by Australian Mark ...

"Did I feel he would be as dominant with us? It's something maybe I didn't expect him to get to," said Munster's Mike ...

Otago have Josh Timu back at centre after he missed their semi final triumph over Bay of Plenty. Finn Hurley has overcome an injury scare to take his place on the bench. NPC COVERAGE WITH GALLAGHER ...

Dan Biggar thinks Ireland must make a drastic call on their squad to avoid a repeat of their historic World Cup quarter-final ...

The number two seed has dispatched England's Jonah Bryant in straight games - 11-6, 11-1, 11-7 - in 40 minutes.

Clayton McMillan’s squad was buzzing after their 31-14 derby win over Leinster at Croke Park last weekend to extend their winning start to the season.

Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been ruled out of next month’s test against New Zealand in Chicago after aggravating a foot ...

Ireland skipper Caelan Doris is making progress but the All Blacks clash is expected to come too soon for the Mayo man. He has been out of action since needing surgery after Leinster's Champions Cup ...

Smith was on the scoresheet for the Tigers and he enjoyed a right old battle with opposite number Will Stuart at Welford Road ...

Wednesday’s rugby news sees a big contract given to yet another Waratah, a juvenile excuse for some testicle puns, Mack ...