Ireland must rediscover attacking edge for England test
A historic third Six Nations championship quest begins at home to England on Saturday, but well-placed optimism can't give way to complacency.
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Ireland 'hopeful' Tadhg Furlong will feature in Six Nations
Ireland are hopeful that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to take some part in this year's Guinness Six Nations, following a recurrence of his calf injury.
Ireland prop Furlong ruled out of Six Nations opener
DUBLIN : Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a recurrence of a calf strain in training, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Sunday.
Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Jack Aungier joins Ireland squad in Portugal ahead of Six Nations opener
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury, with the Leinster tighthead replaced in the squad by Connacht’s Jack Aungier.
Cardiff v Connacht: Kick-off time, TV channel and live score updates
Cardiff take on Connacht at the Arms Park tonight (8pm) with a place in the European Challenge Cup knockout stages on the line.
Sheehan among key Irish players to return for Six Nations
DUBLIN : Ireland's bid to win a third successive Six Nations title for the first time was boosted on Wednesday with the return of a number of key players to their squad for the tournament, including fit-again hooker Dan Sheehan.
Mack Hansen Connacht contract delay not related to ban, says Pete Wilkins
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says the delay in Mack Hansen's contract extension has nothing to do with the recent disciplinary process he went through for comments he made about match officials following their defeat to Leinster before Christmas.
Connacht response to Ulster loss delights Pete Wilkins
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins was delighted to return the focus to on-field matters as his side demolished Lyon 52-24 at the Dexcom Stadium in the Challenge Cup to ensure their qualification as Pool 1 winners.