The Ireland Wolfhounds leaked a try in each half as they were beaten 18-9 by England Saxons in tonight's 'A' international tie at Irish Independent Park.

Hooker Richardt Strauss believes the competition for places in the squad is driving the players on as the Ireland Wolfhounds face England Saxons in Cork tonight, just a week before the start of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations.

Fergus McFadden insists that the players lining out for the Ireland Wolfhounds tonight hope their performances can lead to selection against Italy in next week's RBS 6 Nations opener.

The kick-off times and ticket prices for the two home fixtures in the 2015 GUINNESS Summer Series have been confirmed.