Chris Cosgrave

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Andy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clash

In World Rugby’s case they must also look at the physical burden that players face

Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April

Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts

Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with England

Tim Corkery and Nathan Doak combine in new halfback partnership for Friday’s game

Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament

Kildare side last won the title in 1970 and will now face Clongowes in the decider

Reigning champions progress thanks to their dominant pack and Chris Cosgrave’s boot

Michael’s fight back from 10-0 deficit to set up St Patrick’s Day final against Gonzaga

St Michael’s get the better of rivals for the first time in Leinster Senior Cup

St Michael’s run seven tries in comfortable first round win