Friday 18 September 2020
The 22-year-old Skerries man was excellent in Leinster’s victory over Ulster.
The 27-year-old out-half had his struggles post-World Cup but remains a classy operator.
Bernard Jackman says the out-half can help get the best out of Munster’s new signings.
The 22-year-old has agreed a new four-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.
Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.
Ulster’s 10 is playing a huge role in the province’s form under Dan McFarland.
Head coach Dan McFarland admits he was not initially confident his 9 had made the right call to go it alone.
The 22-year-old out-half is making the most of Jack Carty’s absence.
Joe Schmidt’s chief playmaker is ‘vital to Ireland’s success at the World Cup’,
Frenkie de Jong impressed as Ajax won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.
Luke Marshall hit the ground running after his long injury lay-off and is intent on helping Ulster get back to Glasgow in a week’s time.
After a debut delayed by injury, Lowry has proven why he is one of the brightest prospects in the northern province this season.
The 33-year-old has provided quality at times but has been frustrated overall.
The in-form out-half has sampled two runs through the Champions Cup pool stage and wants to double that during his new contract.
The 20-year-old starred for Leinster in their big win over Ospreys on Friday night.
The Ireland and Leinster out-half was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday evening.
The out-half turns 23 today in Chicago as Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to face Italy.
Ross Barkley made an impression upon his return to the Three Lions squad last night.
The 26-year-old will be battling with Joey Carbery for the out-half slot at Munster.
Liverpool have been piecing a squad together in recent years and the young Guinean is helping it all click together.
The Munster scrum-half showed off his impressive goal-kicking again in the win over Wales, but he feared he had suffered serious injury minutes earlier.
The uncapped Aki has been at the centre of all this week’s debate and he will have ample opportunity to change the conversation tonight.
Wasps have confirmed the out-half has suffered a medial ligament tear.
The La Liga giants are reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding the Brazil international.
Meanwhile, Alex Wootton has also recovered from injury ahead of the Ospreys clash.
The Ulsterman showed his attacking quality from fullback against England.
The 23-year-old centre was involved during the November Tests and is hungry for more.
The Munster out-half backed his skill-set on a tough night in Galway.
The 26-year-old New Zealander is enjoying linking up with Conor Murray.
Pat Lam’s side are hoping to build on last week’s win over Edinburgh.
Keith Earls is at 13 in an exciting backline, while Munster have picked a muscular pack for the Dragons.
The Toulon star fractured his ankle in as the Wallabies were trounced in Sydney.
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.
The former-Shelbourne-player-turned-Ireland-hero has spent a large portion of his career in the lower leagues
The Ulster out-half is now favourite to wear Ireland’s 10 shirt in South Africa.
The 20-year-old is hoping for further playing opportunities under Leo Cullen next season.
Barrett is up against Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga for the Kiwis’ 10 shirt.
It’s been another frustrating tournament for Jackson, but Joe Schmidt might just feel the need to test an alternative to his starting 10 before bigger Tests come back around.
‘I probably felt the way front-rowers feel every day, but as a soft out-half I just didn’t hide it as well.’
Toulon have granted the 27-year-old permission to pursue his Olympic ambition.
