Sweeping changes unlikely part of Ireland's plan to retain Six Nations
Given Ireland's plain sailing to round three, and the woes of Wales, there are calls to make Saturday's Guinness Six Nations trip to Cardiff the rotation game.
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Ian Costello backing Gavin Coombes and Munster's Ireland 'A' contingent to impress
Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A’ contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales Six Nations clash
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.
Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of their Guinness Six Nations trip to Wales and skipper Caelan Doris is a major doubt for the Cardiff clash.
Tadhg Furlong still a doubt for Ireland return away to Wales but Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back in full training
Tadhg Furlong remains a significant doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff next week, although Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy both look set to be involved in round three.
'Thanks Murrayfield' - Peter O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos
Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it.
Ireland's half-time blip against Scotland shows importance of the fine margins
The fine margins that can swing international rugby were well summed up by the final moments of Ireland's first half against Scotland on Sunday.