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South Africa v Ireland - 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B

S Snyman's lack of desire to leave the only crumb of comfort for Munster

Snyman’s ill-fated four-year stint with Munster will end in July, not by his own choosing but due to IRFU regulations regarding non-Irish qualified (NIQ) quotas at each province and in similar positions.

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Jack Crowley 26/5/2023

Jack Crowley interview: 'We're not perfect but we fight to the end'

At one stage, it seemed fanciful to consider that Munster could finish the season with silverware and Leinster wouldn't

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Joe Schmidt 28/6/2022

Iain Henderson out of New Zealand tour as Andy Farrell plays down Joe Schmidt head-to-head

Bundee Aki will captain the Ireland XV against the Maoris on Wednesday in a side that includes all five uncapped players in Farrell’s touring party.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw 28/1/2022

Irish injury worries ease ahead of Six Nations opener

Andy Farrell will have a near full hand to select from for Saturday's clash against Wales in the Aviva StadiumText

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

Jacob Stockdale is tackled by Chris Dean 5/9/2020

Stockdale returns to full-back for Ulster opener

Ireland star Jacob Stockdale played position in Ulster's run to last month’s PRO14 final but was switched to left wing for Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020