The Ireland squad had their final training run-out of the week at Carton House ahead of the Captain's Run tomorrow and the GUINNESS Series showdown with New Zealand on Saturday (kick-off 7pm). Check out the best shots from Inpho Photography.

Ireland number 8 CJ Stander spoke to Irish Rugby TV about dealing with the hype surrounding Saturday's GUINNESS Series Test and embracing the opportunity to face world champions New Zealand.

Head coach Joe Schmidt and returning centre Garry Ringrose were at the top table for the Ireland team announcement press conference ahead of Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm).

There are four changes to the Ireland team to play New Zealand in Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). Rob Kearney, Garry Ringrose, Devin Toner and Dan Leavy all returning to the starting line-up.

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that second row Ian Nagle has moved on loan to the province from Leinster until the end of the 2018/19 season. He will join the squad this week.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has partnered with incoming US Major League Rugby franchise, the New England Free Jacks, to create a series of development fixtures which will see the four provincial 'A' teams travel to Boston in March and April next year.

The GUINNESS PRO14 takes a short break for the November internationals with three of the provinces currently in play-off positions. It was a clean sweep of victories over the weekend with Connacht defeating the Dragons in Galway, while Leinster, Munster and Ulster all won on the road.

Ulster and Ireland back rower Chris Henry has today announced that he will retire from rugby with immediate effect. The 34-year-old played for Malone RFC, Wallace HS and Ballymena RFC, before earning provincial and international honours.

The IRFU are delighted to announce that a first ever Spirit of Rugby Conference is to take place in Dublin in 2019. The one-day event will be held at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, January 13 as part of the IRFU's commitment to a safe and fun environment for age-grade players.

A fantastic five-try first half performance saw Highfield tear Navan apart to win their top of the table clash in Division 2A. Indeed, it was a Munster clean sweep with all five sixth round fixtures won by clubs from the province.

A #GiveItATry Festival for Freshers squads gave six third level institutions the chance to play rugby and compete against each other at UCD this afternoon. Dublin University, Queen's University Belfast, Sligo IT, Ulster University, UCD and Waterford IT took part in the X7s tournament.

The award for the October #AILTry Of the Month has gone to Old Crescent's Val McDermott. The winger's deft finish capped a brilliant move from the Limerick side in their Division 2A clash with Dolphin in Irish Independent Park.