Rugby

The Tullow man starts in the backrow at number 7 for the provinces clash with Wasps on Sunday

Kilkenny face Gorey, Tullow host Wicklow while Carlow travel to Athboy in game week of the Leinster League.

After 142 years, Carlow Rugby will now don jerseys with the traditional black and amber hoops at a slant.

Kilkenny and Carlow have home games this week while Tullow are on the road to Longford in search of their first win of the season.

Carlow RFC captain Wes Shirley speaks to KCLR ahead of the visit of Edenderry to Oakpark on Sunday.

Sean O'Brien plays his first game for Leinster this season after returning from World Cup duty with Ireland. He's joined by fellow Carlow man Bryan Byrne

Carlow Rugby Club, 142 years in existence, are changing direction with their new club jersey and launching with Sean O'Briean on Saturday 7 November.

Tom Daly makes his third straight start for Leinster A's XV as they host Connacht Eagles in Donnybrook this evening.

Losses for Kilkenny and Tullow at the weekend put pressure on both clubs at the early stages of the season.

Carlow Coyotes recorded an impressive win over Old Belvedere Ladies in Dublin at the weekend while Kilkenny Women made light work of NM Falcons.