IRELAND
World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold top spot as All Blacks narrow the gap further
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
Barbarians name strong team to face Springboks as O'Mahony and Healy bow out
Ireland great Peter O'Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when they take on South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.
Two international heavyweights added to Barbarians squad for Bok clash
All Black Shannon Frizell and Ireland centurion Cian Healy have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with the Barbarians to face the Springboks in June.
URC quarterfinal fixtures and venues confirmed
The United Rugby Championship playoffs are now confirmed, with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales all locked in for the quarterfinals on 30 and 31 May.
Jake White hails Bulls' grit after Munster away win: 'One of our biggest'
Bulls head coach Jake White hailed the defensive grit and will to win of his team as they hung on for a valuable 16-13 win over Munster in Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland appoint Paul O'Connell as head coach following Simon Easterby exit
Paul O'Connell will take charge of Ireland for an interim period after Simon Easterby was drafted into Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching staff.
