Six Nations team of the week: Three Irish make the cut
The Grand Slam remains on for Ireland, while France, Scotland and England still have title ambitions.
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Andy Farrell hopeful Ireland will have key players back for Scotland test
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is optimistic most of his sidelined stars will be fit and firing for a crunch Murrayfield showdown with title rivals Scotland.
Cool heads under pressure a positive for Farrell
An assuring element of Ireland's three Six Nations victories this season has been that when it's looked like momentum was moving away from them, they've consistently shown an ability to bring it back on side.
O'Toole: Irish watching Scots as exciting Six Nation run-in looms
While the manner of Ireland's victory over Italy might help to dampen Grand Slam expectations, Tom O'Toole admits that the final two rounds are "incredibly exciting" for the squad.
Ireland learn valuable lessons after hard-fought win
In years gone by, analysing a win against Italy has been a hollow task.
Andy Farrell relieved with 'proper Test match' win against Italy
Andy Farrell insists Test matches should be anxious affairs after depleted Ireland survived a major scare to keep alive their Grand Slam hopes with an unconvincing 34-20 bonus-point win over Italy.
Ryan: We can see how much Italy have improved
Captain James Ryan says Ireland will not look for excuses about new personnel when they review their Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
Andy Farrell concerned by Ireland's wastefulness
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted that he was frustrated by his side's wastefulness in their 34-20 Six Nations victory over Italy.