Makazole Mapimpi, a try-scorer in South Africa’s 2019 World Cup final win over England in Japan, and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been named on the left and right wings.

A late Thomas Ramos penalty saw France past the Scots on a scoreline of 30-27.

Andy Farrell’s men scored five tries but have plenty to improve on.

Kieran Crowley has announced a strong matchday 23.

The head coach is expected to include plenty of fresh faces this weekend.

Johnny Sexton is the only player not available for Andy Farrell.

Exeter back-row forward Sam Simmonds has ruled himself out of World Cup selection.

This will be the first time United have appeared at the Aviva Stadium since 2017.

This win ends an eight-game losing streak for La Rochelle against Toulouse.

The Bulls were 14-0 down at half-time but produced a huge second 40.

Warren Gatland said he was delighted to see such a strong South Africa A team named.

The tourists have more PCR testing today and tomorrow.

Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, and Bundee Aki were among the standout performers.

Romania went down 1-0 in the Riverside Stadium.

The teenage Arsenal forward slotted in the winning goal early in the second half.

Eddie Jones’ men were dominant on a very wet afternoon at Twickenham

Johann van Graan’s men got set for the new Pro14 season with victory in Limerick.

Daly, Leader, Murphy, Fitzgerald (2) and Boyle all got on the scoresheet.

Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls are all set to start.

Dave Kilcoyne was monstrous for Ireland as Joe Schmidt’s side made positive strides forward.

Saturday will be the head coach’s final game in charge in Cardiff.

Ireland conceded eight tries in a record defeat against the English.

The 23-year-old winger struck in each half for the Springboks on Saturday.

The 30-year-old Leinster wing is set to feature against Italy this weekend.

Eight busy weeks lie ahead before the action gets underway at the World Cup.

Adam Griggs’ side picked up a confidence-boosting result at Donnybrook this afternoon.

Steve Hansen’s men were in sensational attacking form at Eden Park.

If you’re making the gym a part of your life in 2017, make sure you don’t hurt yourself doing so.

Substitute Luuk de Jong levelled terms after a first half goal from the Southampton striker at the Aviva Stadium.

The strikers brought their excellent Premier League form to international level.

Eat up, heat up.

Nigel Carolan’s men were too good for a Leinster development XV today.

The game will be free to all season ticket holders.

The Ireland back row says he and his teammates must look after the ball.

All three Ireland starters were replaced due to injuries at Twickenham.

England ruled the skies and bossed the breakdown, while Ireland showed signs of their game plan.

Paul O’Connell’s side lost out to a strong effort from the English.

Robbie Henshaw, Peter O’Mahony and Rob Kearney were strong on their returns.