Saturday sport: F1 returns with Bahrain GP; Leinster travel to Cardiff
Here's the latest from the day's sporting action...
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URC: Leinster, Ulster and Connacht name teams for Round 11
Ross and Harry Byrne will both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to Cardiff (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Leinster well warned after last Cardiff shock
Away games for the provinces against Welsh opposition during the Six Nations window can fly under the radar but Leinster minds won't wander for their URC trip to Cardiff (Saturday, 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Bernard Jackman: 'No obvious replacement' for Keenan at full-back
With Hugo Keenan looking like a major doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales next week, it leaves Andy Farrell with a slight selection dilemma.
Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager released back for Munster URC tie
Conor Murray, Jeremy Loughman and Oli Jager have been released from international duty and will be available for selection for Munster's URC tie away to Scarlets on Friday.
Ireland out-half Ross Byrne nears Leinster return after arm injury
Ross Byrne is nearing a return to action and could feature for Leinster in the BKT URC match against Benetton this weekend.
Ratings: James Lowe leads the way in routine Ireland win
It's two bonus-point wins from two for Ireland to start their Guinness Six Nations title defence, as they swatted aside Italy 36-0 in a one-sided game at the Aviva Stadium.
Doris captains Ireland for first time in Six Nations visit of Italy
DUBLIN :Ireland have made six changes to their starting lineup to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, including a new captain in flanker Caelan Doris and a new-look back row as coach Andy Farrell looks at his wider squad for the clash in Dublin.