Dan Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes to face Wales
Hooker Dan Sheehan has been named captain as Ireland make seven changes to the starting team to face Wales in the Six Nations.
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Ireland lose captain Doris and hooker Kelleher through injury for Wales game
Ireland will be without captain Caelan Doris and hooker Ronan Kelleher for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales due to injury, and prop Tadhg Furlong is also still unavailable for selection.
URC teams: Josh Wycherley to make Munster comeback, Ireland squad players return for Connacht and Ulster
Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start for Munster against Scarlets in Saturday's BKT URC clash at Thomond Park (5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Pete Wilkins urges Connacht to stand and 'deliver' URC results
With a record nine players involved in the wider Ireland squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Connacht are demonstrably doing something right.
URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
Connacht boosted by Ireland and injured players return ahead of Cardiff tie
Connacht have been boosted ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Cardiff by the return of a number of Ireland internationals and injured players.
Connacht claim Challenge Cup clean sweep with Cardiff win
Connacht guaranteed themselves top seeding for the remainder of their Challenge Cup campaign as they recorded a 28-19 win at Cardiff.
Cardiff v Connacht: Kick-off time, TV channel and live score updates
Cardiff take on Connacht at the Arms Park tonight (8pm) with a place in the European Challenge Cup knockout stages on the line.