Connacht have extended Josh Ioane's contract and the New Zealand out-half will remain at the club for another two years, while back row Sean O'Brien has also signed a new deal.

Ulster ended a run of five straight defeats as their youngsters played a huge role in a battling 17-7 United Rugby Championship ... grab a chip over the top from Jack Carty and score under the ...

So the group that has travelled consists of 26 pro and academy players, with No.8 Paul Boyle captaining the side and Jack Carty at out-half ... The Irish Mirror has a rugby WhatsApp group where ...