Former Ireland and Leinster full-back Rob Kearney has confirmed he will retire after lining up for the Barbarians on Saturday.

 

Ireland's most decorated player won 95 caps for his country and spent 15 years at Leinster, but is now preparing to end his trophy-laden career.

 

Louth-born Kearney, 35, also had a spell with Australian side Western Force, leaving the club in the summer.

 

The Barbarians face Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.

London Irish secured just their second Premiership win of the season as they held off champions Harlequins by 22-19.

Edinburgh's Argentine internationals inspired them to a bonus-point win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship by 30-14.

Exeter Chiefs edged past Saracens in a gritty Premiership encounter by 18-15.

Northampton were given a sobering reminder of the gap to Europe's elite as Racing 92 sauntered to a five-try win in their Champions Cup opener by 45-14.

Saracens maintained the pressure on leaders Leicester with a nine-try rout of Worcester at StoneX Stadium by 61-29.