Farrell prepares to name Ireland tour squad amid injury concerns: the42.ie/7066601
Murray Kinsella
Ireland and Leinster wing Lowe set to join Japanese club: the42.ie/7057126
Ireland's Robbie Jenkinson is one of the 12 referees named by World Rugby for the Junior World Championship in Georgia this summer.
Leinster and James Lowe make light work of the Lions to earn URC semi-final against the Stormers: the42.ie/7056934
Louis Bielle-Biarrey says he's "very, very disgusted" for Bordeaux's fans after they finish eighth in the Top 14 and miss out on the knock-out stages.
Scenes of shock in Bordeaux after their 34-31 loss to Clermont.
Really interesting stuff from Connacht boss Stuart Lancaster on @the42.ie Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.
Very open and insightful on what he is doing with Connacht, across many areas.
Plenty of good book recommendations in there too!
James Lowe set to leave Leinster and Irish rugby this summer: the42.ie/7055532
Farrell's Ireland to bring non-Leinster players into training camp next week: the42.ie/7066344
"We want to put on a proper show. Croke Park, Friday night, amazing."
Leo Cullen says club rugby in June is "a bit unnatural," but he hopes there will be a big crowd at the URC final against the Bulls:
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Interesting to see Australia U20s selecting France-based players.
Chris Whitaker explains effort to stay connected with young players who have moved to Top 14 clubs straight from school in Oz.
Some huge [literally] prospects among them.
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Murray Kinsella
Preparations for the Nations Championship tour will get underway on Monday.