Blow for Italy as Lorenzo Cannone ruled out of Ireland clash
Italy's preparations for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland have been dealt a further blow with number 8 Lorenzo Cannone ruled out due to a knee issue.
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Six Nations talking points: 'Ruthless' Ireland make statement
Ireland launched their bid for successive Grand Slams with an impressive triumph away to France, sparking an exciting first round of Six Nations action as England edged out Italy and Scotland survived a thrilling fightback by Wales to end along wait for a win in Cardiff.
Mike Catt confident there is plenty more to come from fly-half Jack Crowley
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt insists there is plenty more to come from rookie fly-half Jack Crowley ahead of his maiden Guinness Six Nations appearance in Dublin.
Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for Ireland
Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feel-good factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory over France.
Sexton shadow hangs over Irish Six Nations title defence
Ireland's hopes of successfully defending their Six Nations title hinge on filling the "massive gap" left by Johnny Sexton's decision to retire after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand, former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.
Peter O'Mahony the role model for Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell
Evan O'Connell may have had an obvious role model in his youth but it’s the new senior Ireland captain that the U20s skipper most looked up to.
Andy Farrell expects Ireland players to fill Sexton 'void'
Call it a new era, a new chapter or whatever you prefer but Ireland are just four days away from a first campaign without Johnny Sexton since 2009.
French test presents Jack Crowley with chance to shine
Jack Crowley knows he's going to be compared and contrasted to Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara but the Ireland out-half is eager to forge his own path.