Superb Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic
Sometimes games don't live up to expectations, other times they exceed them.
Craig Casey Sport News
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.
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.