Expect some Six Nations squad surprises and a gradual changing of the guard
Ireland's Six Nations squad will be announced on Wednesday, and it lands between two hugely exciting and dramatic rounds of Champions Cup action.
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Stephen Ferris expects James Ryan to get the nod to captain Ireland
Stephen Ferris believes James Ryan is the most likely of the main candidates to be named as Ireland captain.
Champions Cup round 3 team of the week: Munster and Leinster lead the way
It was another mixed bag of results for the Irish provinces in round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup.
Leinster sweating on Ciarán Frawley rib injury
Leinster out-half Ciarán Frawley suffered a rib injury in Saturday's Champions Cup win over Stade Francais but hasn’t been ruled out of next weekend’s clash at Leicester.
Caelan Doris distances himself from Irish captaincy role
If Caelan Doris is indeed named as the new Ireland captain by Andy Farrell this week, the Leinster man certainly hasn't been given the news yet. Either that or he has a mighty poker face.
Rob Herring major doubt for Ireland's Six Nations campaign
Rob Herring is rated as highly unlikely to feature in Ireland's Six Nations campaign after the Ulster hooker suffered an arm injury in training.
Leo Cullen gives positive update on Ciarán Frawley injury after Leinster's win over Stade Francais
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has eased fears over Ciarán Frawley's injury, after the out-half picked was removed early in the second half of his side's 43-7 win against Stade Francais.
Leinster ease past Stade Francais to book last 16 spot
It was business as usual for Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, as they booked their place in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup.