Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Hugo Keenan ruled out
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell believes being without star full-back Hugo Keenan against Wales could be a blessing in disguise.
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Caelan Doris: Housemate Hugo Keenan 'rehabbing away' but Ireland have full-back options
Caelan Doris reckons Ireland have plenty of options to play at full-back if Hugo Keenan fails to recover in time for Saturday week's Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Farrell's full-back dilemma & Baird takes his chance
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we recap Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations.
Caelan Doris: Housemate Hugo Keenan 'rehabbing away' but Ireland have full-back options
Caelan Doris reckons Ireland have plenty of options to play at full-back if Hugo Keenan fails to recover in time for Saturday week's Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales.
Players not deaf to the infamous Lansdowne hush
"We have a good record at home and that's largely down to the supporters, who create a really good atmosphere and we feed off that." - Hugo Keenan interview in Ireland v Italy programme.
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.
Ireland stay on course after six-try hammering of Italy
Ireland scored six tries as they demolished a poor Italy outfit at the Aviva Stadium to stay on course for a Guinness Six Nations championship.
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.