Ben Youngs not included in England squad
England have dropped their most capped men's player for Sunday’s clash with Italy after Ben Youngs was left out of a reduced training squad.
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France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
Ronan McNally appeals against 12-year disqualification
Ronan McNally has lodged an appeal against the findings of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's referrals committee which resulted in the County Armagh trainer picking up a 12-year disqualification from Irish racing last Tuesday after he was found to have breached several integrity rules.
Galway's Comer expected to back for Connacht opener
Galway manager Pádraic Joyce is confident that All Star forward Damien Comer will be back for their opening Connacht SFC game in April after it emerged that the knee injury suffered by the Annaghdown clubman on Sunday is not as bad as initially feared.
Australia shocked by Ireland in T20 World Cup warm-up
Reigning champions and heavy tournament favourites Australia fell to a shock three-wicket defeat against Ireland in a Women's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game in Stellenbosch on Wednesday.
Andrew Conway out for up to four months after knee setback
Munster's Andrew Conway has had a further setback with his recovery from a long-term knee injury and could potentially miss the rest of the season.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing this weekend's games.
France flyhalf Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.