Pete Wilkins stresses Ralston’s importance as 23-year-old commits his future to Connacht.
As an Irish supporter, this tournament has been mostly enjoyable for a few reasons. For example the performances from some of the young players who are working hard to make the green jersey their own.
Goosen will miss Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys and the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Loftus Versfeld.
The Rebels went into voluntary administration in January with Rugby Australia taking over their competition licence and covering player and staff payments until the end of this season.
Saracens centre Olly Hartley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.
Klopp’s final visit to Goodison Park ended in his first defeat there.
The 44-year-old had announced in January that he would step down at the end of the season.
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
Joe Canning on unlocking the St Thomas’ star’s full inter-county potential and Galway needing ‘a bit of luck’.
31-year-old JJ Hanrahan feels at home with Connacht after several stints abroad.
Marcus Rea has praised the sense of realism that interim head coach Richie Murphy has brought to Ulster’s squad.
The FAI have submitted an academy development plan to government, and revealed the stark reality of how far Irish football has fallen.
In 2024 Brett Cameron (27) has been vital in the Hurricanes best ever start to Super Rugby. The Wellington based franchise has won eight successive matches.
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
Bournemouth won 1-0 at Molineux in incident-packed night.
Erik ten Hag’s side move up to sixth after visitors twice took shock lead at Old Trafford.
Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin virtually assured their own top-flight future.
Eight teams now left standing after the finalists were confirmed in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.
The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit
Teammate Dominick Cunningham also qualified for the Vault final.
Meanwhile, Ronnie O’Sullivan roared out of the blocks in his quest to become the first eight-time world champion in the modern era.
Limerick native secures victory in the 100m backstroke final in time of 1:06.69.
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has hailed South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg as a “coach’s dream” who has become a key weapon in the West Country club’s bid for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place.
As well as two fines, the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will be shut if similar incidents takes place.
Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata is suspended for three matches for his dangerous tackle on Northampton's Fraser Dingwall.
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