Blow for Italy as Lorenzo Cannone ruled out of Ireland clash
Italy's preparations for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland have been dealt a further blow with number 8 Lorenzo Cannone ruled out due to a knee issue.
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Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for Ireland
Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feel-good factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory over France.
Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France
DUBLIN : Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday while Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first starts in the tournament as part an otherwise experienced side.
Champions Cup: Provincial team news as Harry Byrne returns
Harry Byrne will get an opportunity to impress at out-half on Saturday, with Ciarán Frawley ruled out of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 trip to the Leicester Tigers.
Ireland names O'Mahony as new captain
DUBLIN :Veteran Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony was named as the new Ireland captain on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell began the post-Johnny Sexton era by naming a mostly experienced 34-man squad to defend their Six Nations championship.
Stephen Ferris expects James Ryan to get the nod to captain Ireland
Stephen Ferris believes James Ryan is the most likely of the main candidates to be named as Ireland captain.
Champions Cup round 3 team of the week: Munster and Leinster lead the way
It was another mixed bag of results for the Irish provinces in round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup.
Caelan Doris distances himself from Irish captaincy role
If Caelan Doris is indeed named as the new Ireland captain by Andy Farrell this week, the Leinster man certainly hasn't been given the news yet. Either that or he has a mighty poker face.