Replacement Matthew Devine’s last-minute intercept try topped off a comfortable 31-7 United Rugby Championship win for Connacht over Dragons.
Easterby, who will become the interim Ireland Test team coach when Farrell is on his sabbatical in charge of the 2025 British and Irish Lions, has named a 33-strong squad for the upcoming fixtures in Bloenfointein versus the Pumas, Western Force and the Cheetahs.
Ireland wing Mack Hansen is ready to make his return from injury on Saturday after over eight months on the sidelines.
Ciaran Frawley’s last-gasp try saw Leinster snatch a 24-22 derby win from the jaws of defeat and end Connacht’s near year-long unbeaten run at the Sportsground.
Former back-rower Alan Quinlan has explained the one concern he has about the hotly fancied Ireland as they head into a 2023 World Cup year which begins with this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener away to Wales.
Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.
A yellow card for Connacht's Peter Boyle for what has been described by one ex-pro as a 'piledriver' has been labelled lenient by many on social media.
Mack Hansen hunted down a Jack Carty kick for Connacht’s fifth and final try in a runaway 36-14 victory over the Scarlets.
Ciaran Frawley’s 76th-minute penalty ensured Leinster beat a wasteful Connacht 10-0 at the Sportsground.
