Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
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Don't expect wholesale squad rotation for Italian job
Ireland are back in action in the Six Nations this weekend, travelling to Rome to take on the dangerously attacking Italians.
Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy
Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.
Superb Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic
Sometimes games don't live up to expectations, other times they exceed them.
Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Ireland trio Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of France game
Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park will all miss Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with France on Saturday but skipper Johnny Sexton is expected to be available.
Murray replaces injured Gibson-Park in Cardiff
Ireland have been forced to make a late change ahead of their Six Nations opener with Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out through injury, with Conor Murray stepping up to the starting XV.
Ireland at near full strength for Six Nations push
DUBLIN : Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with just one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to fitness for the Feb. 4 opener in Wales.