Irish rugby session moves to Limerick

Ireland's senior squad session, arranged for Belfast next week, has been switched to the University of Limerick due to the foot…

Ireland's senior squad session, arranged for Belfast next week, has been switched to the University of Limerick due to the foot-and-mouth scare and will run from Monday to Wednesday next week.

The Rest of Ireland XV to play Munster at Thomond Park in Limerick on Friday, April 13th - kick-off 5 p.m. - will be chosen at the end of the session.

Shane Horgan, David Wallace, Alan Quinlan, Emmett Byrne and John O'Connor are injured. Victor Costello and Tony McWhirter have been recalled to the squad.

PA

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