Ireland winger Keith Earls has admitted it is hard to imagine him playing anywhere else after extending his stay with Munster.
Conor Murray had been linked with a switch to the Top 14, but the British and Irish Lions playmaker is going nowhere.
With one year to go until the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Omnisport takes a look at five tournament debutants who could impress in Japan.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Peter Stringer played 98 times for Ireland and won the Grand Slam during his distinguished 11-year international career.
Simon Cron would be "stunned" if Israel Folau is banned as the Waratahs prepare to face the Rebels without the injured Michael Hooper.
Michael Cheika was bemused by a number of decisions in Australia's loss to Ireland, but the referee was in no mood to explain himself.
Ireland made history by beating Australia in Sydney and Joe Schmidt hopes their victory will bode well for the future.
A scrappy encounter between Australia and Ireland in Sydney saw the visitors edge to victory and clinch the series.
Peter O'Mahony knows it would be a major achievement to mark his 50th cap by inspiring Ireland to a series win over Australia.
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Joe Schmidt has made five alterations to his starting line-up, while Lukhan Tui and Nick Phipps come into the Australia side in Sydney.
Ireland have not ruled out international recalls for Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
Despite suffering a nasty cheekbone injury in Melbourne, Adam Coleman expects to play in Australia's series decider with Ireland.