Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.
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Ireland give Carbery another run out against Italy
DUBLIN : Ireland named Joey Carbery at outhalf for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy, opting to give the Munster man some more international experience even as captain and first choice ten Johnny Sexton returned to fitness.
Six Nations: Michael Lowry to make Ireland debut against Italy
Ulster's Michael Lowry will make his Ireland debut at full-back having been named to start against Italy in Dublin.
Breaking Lowry to make debut with Sexton benched for Italy
Michael Lowry will win his first international cap as one of six changes made to the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday (3pm).
Six Nations: James Lowe and uncapped Jimmy O'Brien called up to Ireland squad for Italy game
James Lowe and the uncapped Jimmy O'Brien have been called up to Ireland's Six Nations squad ahead of Sunday's game with Italy.
Ronan Kelleher ruled out of remainder of Six Nations with shoulder problem
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations due to a shoulder issue.
Ireland boss upbeat about Johnny Sexton’s fitness, following Ronan Kelleher blow
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expects captain Johnny Sexton to be fit for next weekend’s clash with Italy after losing Ronan Kelleher for the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations.
Ireland hooker Kelleher ruled out of rest of Six Nations
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations due to a shoulder issue, rugby chiefs announced on Friday.