Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute.
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Sexton starts but no Furlong for Ireland against Wales
Johnny Sexton has recovered from a facial injury and will captain Ireland from flyhalf but prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Leanne Kiernan suffers setback on road to recovery
Republic of Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan has suffered a setback on her recuperation from an ankle injury picked up during Liverpool's Women's Super League win against Chelsea last September.
Louth's Ciarán Byrne suffers cruciate injury
Louth have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that Ciarán Byrne is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury.
Ben Healy not in squad as Zander Fagerson misses out for Scotland
Scotland have decided against throwing Zander Fagerson straight back into action in Saturday's Six Nations opener away to England.
Ireland U21s to face Italy again in Euro qualifying after groups revealed
The Republic of Ireland under-21 will face familiar opposition in Euro 2025 qualifying after they were drawn alongside five-time winners Italy in Group A.
Stormers in the Manie: Star flyhalf Libbok 'looking good' for Sharks
Star Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is in great contention to face the Sharks on Saturday (14:00 kick-off) after assistant coach Dawie Snyman confirmed that he trained this week.
Six Nations Round 1: Teams and fixtures
A look at the fixture and teams for Round 1 of the 2023 Six Nations.