The IRFU have issued a short statement after it emerged that three former players - two of them ex-Ireland internationals - have sued the Irish rugby governing body for damage allegedly caused to their health from concussions suffered during their playing careers.
Three players - two of them former Ireland internationals, including David Corkery - have begun legal proceedings against the IRFU and other rugby governing bodies over concussion.
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have hit him hard
The England v Ireland games were always feisty affairs according to 48-cap Lions prop Nick Popplewell
Leinster's trialling of highly-rated forward Ryan Baird at blindside is set to continue, with the erstwhile lock starting in the backrow for Leinster A this weekend.
Leinster's trialling of highly-rated forward Ryan Baird at blindside is set to continue, with the erstwhile lock starting in the backrow for Leinster A this weekend.
June 10 is the 25th anniversary of the last Ireland team to play in the amateur era, Terry Kingston's side losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final.
England men U20s were defeated 39-21 by reigning U20 Six Nations champions Ireland U20s at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens.
The Women's Rugby World Cup has proven - despite its critics - that the game belongs to both genders - writes Dan Johansson.