Wednesday 26 January 2022
The former World Rugby U20 Championship-winning captain is facing eight months on the sidelines.
The 22-year-old centre impressed this season while starting on 19 occasions for Ulster.
The Ireland centre is fit to face Cardiff Blues but Niall Murray looks set to undergo shoulder surgery.
It is understood the 33-year-old centre, who last played for Wales in 2017, has signed a one-year deal.
The Connacht head coach hopes the Ireland centre will join Kieran Marmion by signing a new contract.
The Munster centre made his World Cup debut as a first-half substitute in Sunday’s victory over Scotland.
Henshaw and Aki look to have formed a cohesive partnership as the World Cup looms.
The Harlequins centre’s selection raises doubts about the fitness of Jonathan Joseph and Henry Slade.
The Munster back wants to prove he is ready to play at a World Cup if called upon.
The wantaway midfielder assisted Marcus Rashford’s opening goal in Australia.
Tom Farrell is hoping to receive his first Ireland call-up when Joe Schmidt reveals his squad for Ireland’s Grand Slam defence today.
Chris Farrell’s absence will give the 22-year-old another big stage to perform on this weekend.
Will Addison was on form again to help Dan McFarland’s men grab their first five-point success of the season.
The Leinster centre has made his seasonal reappearance in this fixture over the last two years, but now feels in better shape than ever.
Paul Lasike was part of the USA side that pulled off a victory over Scotland in Texas in June.
Fatigue may or may not be a factor for Leinster, but they will be without key personnel in their defensive setup.
The 23-year-old will be the centre of attention at Twickenham later as he hopes to help Ireland to a third ever Grand Slam success.
Keith Earls knows the weight that comes with a 13 jersey for Ireland, but it has become easier to slip new talents into the outside centre channel.
The centre has been called into Ireland’s Six Nations squad, but it remains to be seen who he’ll line out for this weekend.
The 23-year-old could come back into contention for Ireland selection next week.
Ulster take on Harlequins tonight and the 21-year-old is having to tolerate all eyes on him after a fine autumn.
Pita Ahki has impressed in training and could feature against Cardiff Blues on Friday.
Leinster have enjoyed a perfect start to their European campaign, but defensively they have been exposed by Montpellier and Glasgow.
The pair are named to start again in tomorrow’s Pro14 trip to Ospreys.
The former Ulster centre has joined the southern province after three seasons in France.
The South African centre is enjoying his spell with the southern province, which was due to end in December.
Another dazzling performance on Friday night earned the 21-year-old the man-of-the-match award but his feet remain firmly on the ground.
The All Black centre says he’s been apologising to Irish supporters everywhere since denying Joe Schmidt’s men victory in Dublin.
Eddie Jones’ side are preparing for Tests against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia.
Josh van der Flier and Sean O’Brien picked up the equivalent prize for young players in their respective provinces.
Simon Zebo was always the head coach’s front-runner to replace Rob Kearney.
However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Kiwi will choose to extend his time in Leinster.
Buswells Hotel is an integral part of Irish political life. So much so that until a few years ago the Dáil voting bell used to ring out in the bar.
A bruised foot for Jared Payne may force Joe Schmidt to look to a new partner for the Connacht star this weekend.
Darren Cave won’t be joining the chorus of criticism for his team-mate and centre rival.
The centre is adept at dodging the weighty comparison to Blackrock and Ireland’s most famous 13.
It’s the fourth major ‘day of action’ on water charges.
Ireland’s new centre partnership will sample the delights of the Millennium Stadium for the first time this weekend.
The Connacht man had a little help from Gordon D’Arcy to prepare for his biggest Test to date.
Mike Ross is fit to take his place at tighthead prop, as Simon Zebo gets the nod on the left wing.
