Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash
Ulster duo Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune have been named to start for Ireland against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes.
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Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.
Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint
Bundee Aki is to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener away to France next week.
Champions Cup team news: Harry Byrne starts for Leinster, Craig Casey fit to start for Munster
Harry Byrne has been rewarded for his heroics in last weekend's win over La Rochelle as he starts at fly-half for Leinster against Bayonne.
Seven-try Leinster ease past Harlequins
Four-time European champions Leinster opened their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a 45-28 victory over Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland's Prendergast wins outhalf battle to face Springboks
DUBLIN :Sam Prendergast won the selection battle to start at outhalf for Ireland against world champions South Africa on Saturday, while the fit-again duo of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to a near full-strength side.
Ireland lose McCloskey but two back from injury
DUBLIN :Centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of Ireland's final November international against South Africa, but Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier have both returned to full training and will be available for Saturday’s test.
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.