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.
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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.
Champions Cup teams: Internationals return for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Hugo Keenan will make his 50th appearance for Leinster when they face Gloucester at Kingsholm in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie (kick-off 1pm).
Conor Murray left out as Munster name squad to face Saints
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has sprung a major surprise, with Conor Murray dropped from the matchday squad for Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup Round 3 game against Northampton Saints (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Malcolm Marx signing a non-runner, says Munster's Leamy
Munster assistant Denis Leamy has ruled out a move for Malcolm Marx, ending speculation the Springbok could be joining the province after the World Cup.
Munster rest internationals, injuries ease for Ulster
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has rested Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Joey Carbery and Craig Casey for Sunday's meeting with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium, while the hosts have been boosted by the return of several injured players for the New Year's Day derby.
'The pressure is there every week' - Craig Casey relishing Belfast visit
Craig Casey says Munster can't dwell on their St Stephen's Day defeat to Leinster, as they prepare for another crucial Interpro on Sunday against Ulster.
Mike Haley returns but Munster likely to rotate for Ulster
Munster look set to rest some of their Ireland internationals for Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster in Belfast, while there is mixed news on the injury front.