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Uncapped Leinster men Colm O'Shea and Luke McGrath are two of five uncapped players in the Ireland squad to face the Baa-Baas

O’Shea and Furlong to start for Ireland

Uncapped Clontarf and Leinster duo Colm O’Shea and Tadhg Furlong will feature for Ireland in the non-cap international against the Barbarians at Thomond Park on Thursday.

Rugby • 27 May 15

The Ireland squad train at Thomond Park ahead of their clash with the Baa-Baas

Preview: Ireland face the Barbarian hordes

Ireland gear up for their Rugby World Cup preparations by clashing with the Barbarians this Thursday at Thomond Park. RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy looks ahead to the tie.

Rugby • 28 May 15

Shane Jennings has previously played for Ireland against the Barbarians back in 2008

Shane Jennings to lead Baa-Baas against Ireland

Shane Jennings will lead the Barbarians for their game against Ireland in Thomond Park on Thursday, one of a number of players with connections to Irish provinces in a strong starting line-up.

Rugby • 26 May 15

Alex Cuthbert and Adam Jones will join up with the Baabaas

Jones, Cuthbert added to Baabaas squad for Ireland

Wales duo Adam Jones and Alex Cuthbert are set to make their Barbarians debuts against Ireland and England later this month

Rugby • 05 May 15

Joe Rokocoko in action for the Barbarians in 2014

Barbarians add big guns for Ireland clash

Toulon try-machine David Smith, All Blacks legend Joe Rokocoko and New Zealand centre Rene Ranger will provide the firepower for the Barbarians against Ireland next month.

Rugby • 28 Apr 15

Nick Cummins: 'Just have a yarn to the Japanese and get me on the burst, I'm in'

Aussie Cummins eager for World Cup shot

Popular Australian winger Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins is still hoping for a shot at playing in the World Cup next year after scoring a try against the Wallabies for the Barbarians at the weekend.

Rugby • 03 Nov 14

Wallabies made to work by Barbarians

Australia launched the Michael Cheika era with a victory, but failed to convince in edging past the Barbarians 40-36 at Twickenham.

Rugby • 01 Nov 14

Michael Cheika talks to his charges during an Australia training session

Cheika keen to stop exodus from Oz

Michael Cheika insists Australia must take a holistic approach to preventing a post-World Cup player drain next year.

Rugby • 31 Oct 14

Donncha O'Callaghan will feature for the Baa-Baas against England on 1 June

O'Callaghan added to Baa-Baas squad

Munster and Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan is one of four players added to the Barbarians' 24-man squad to face England on 1 June.

Rugby • 27 May 14

Former Wales outhalf Ceri Sweeney will be part of the Barbarians squad

Barbarians name squad for Clontarf clash

The Barbarians have announced their squad for their game against Clontarf RFC next Wednesday.

Rugby • 23 Apr 14

Elliot Daly is in the Barbarians squad to face the Lions

Daly earns Barbarians call-up

Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 15 May 13

Sam Jones has played for England Under-20s

Uncapped Jones named in Baa-Baas squad

Uncapped Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to a strong Barbarians squad for their games against England and the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 07 May 13

Sergio Parisse has been added to the Barbarians squad to take on the Lions

Barbarians begin to build squad to face Lions

The Barbarians have announced their first five world-class recruits to face the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June.

Rugby • 06 Mar 13

Dai Young named as Barbarians coach

The Barbarians will be coached by Wasps director of rugby Dai Young for their historic fixture against the British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong on 1 June.

Rugby • 23 Oct 12

Harry Robinson of Wales crosses the line to score the opening try

Wales too good for Baa-baas

Wales greats Shane Williams and Martyn Williams bowed out of rugby at the Millennium Stadium - but their thunder was stolen by a teenage Test debutant.

Rugby • 02 Jun 12

Craig Gilroy got over for an Irish try at Kingsholm

Barbarians 29-28 Ireland XV

A late Felipe Contepomi penalty gave the Barbarians a 29-28 win over an Irish selection in Gloucester on Tuesday.

Rugby • 29 May 12

Ashton scores hat-trick as England beat Baa-baas

Chris Ashton rediscovered his scoring touch with a Twickenham hat-trick as England warmed up for their tour of South Africa with victory over the Barbarians.