Ireland's Hansen, O'Brien ruled out of Six Nations
DUBLIN :Ireland suffered a double injury blow on Monday when backs Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien were ruled out of their Six Nations title defence through long-term injuries.
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Champions Cup: Leinster recover from slow start to see off Sale
Leinster overcame a tougher-than-expected challenge from a much-changed Sale Sharks, pulling clear in the second half to seal a 37-27 Investec Champions Cup win at the RDS.
Sloppy Leinster come from behind to defeat Sale Sharks
Leinster have gained firm control of Pool 4 in the Investec Champions Cup, but Leo Cullen's side had to endure a sluggish first half before eventually running out 37-27 winners against Sale Sharks at the RDS.
IRFU to give provincial players Olympic Sevens chance
Four players from the Irish provinces will be given a chance the chance to earn a place in the Ireland men's Sevens team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Champions Cup round one Irish team of the week: Leinster lead the way
The Irish provinces only picked up six points from four Investec Champions Cup games over the weekend, with Leinster taking four and Munster two.
Champions Cup: Harry Byrne gets nod over Ciarán Frawley for Leinster
Harry Byrne will start at out-half for Leinster in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 opener against La Rochelle with Leo Cullen making 11 changes to his side for their rematch with the defending champions.
Terry Kennedy warns would-be Olympians time needed for Sevens
Ireland Sevens star Terry Kennedy has warned any aspiring Olympians who are considering a switch from the XVs game that they need to commit to the programme or else they will "fall by the wayside".
Ciaran Frawley can move ahead in race to succeed Sexton
Leinster and Munster played out an absorbing, fiercely contested inter-provincial game last Saturday night in the Aviva.