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Australian is enjoying a change of pace and embracing life in the wild west of Galway

Connacht will feel loss of South African as they face daunting Leinster meeting at RDS

Jack Carty also returns to the fold as Andy Friend’s side take on Cipriani’s Gloucester

Even more of a surprise is that Ireland has a bigger strike rate when Toner is not playing

Connacht travel to play Sale Sharks on Friday as they bid for a place in the last four

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return

Van der Flier’s return at open side to be one of six changes from the pack in Rome

CJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visit

So many difficulties to address before a World League should even be considered

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Ireland coach says Sexton will train fully next week with Carbery to return on Wednesday

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico