Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May
Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side
Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons
Fans will return at the RDS as Michael Bent and Scott Fardy bid farwell to province
Ulster and Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action on Friday week
Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October
County welcome Premier League Brighton to Rodney Parade in the third round on Sunday
A number of Ireland players in line to return for game against the Dragons
Two disallowed second half tries from Darren Sweetnam left the visitors frustrated
Nigel Carolan outlines how players are constantly reminded of their responsibilities
Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway
Magpies score late equaliser through Jonjo Shelvey before winning on penalties
Rugby people grasp the gravity of Covid-19 guidelines, but not the Oireachtas Golf Society
Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales
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