'I was in a bit of a rut so I blamed it on the hair' - Hansen hoping new look can inspire his form
Had it not been for his unmistakable white scrumcap, you might have struggled to recognise Mack Hansen at the Sportsground on Saturday night.
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Mack Hansen and Darragh Murray added to Ireland squad ahead of Australia clash
Connacht duo Mack Hansen and Darragh Murray have been added to the Ireland squad ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia on Saturday.
Tommy O'Brien and Darragh Murray to make Ireland debuts against Georgia
Leinster's Tommy O'Brien and Connacht's Darragh Murray are set to make their debuts for Ireland as Paul O'Connell named his starting 15 to take on Georgia on Saturday.
Brave Cardiff knocked out of Challenge Cup after Connacht defeat
A brave second-half comeback wasn't enough as Cardiff's EPCR Challenge Cup campaign came to an end with a 35-20 defeat to Connacht in Galway.
Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making “positive strides” in his bid to be fit for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with title rivals France in Dublin.
Irish captain could be fit to face France in Six Nations showdown
DUBLIN : Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Ireland's Caelan Doris making 'positive strides' with Tadhg Furlong still in running to face France
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday (2.15pm, live on RTÉ).
Ciarán Frawley included in Ireland A side for meeting with England
Ciarán Frawley will start at out-half for Ireland 'A' in Sunday's meeting with England 'A' in Bristol, with the versatile Leinster back among four full internationals named in Mike Prendergast's side.
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.