Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
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Ireland captain Sexton to miss Italy Six Nations match
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.
Dublin destiny date thoughts for Six Nations title 'far beneath the surface'
Ireland will focus entirely on beating Italy but Jack Conan admits that the tantilising prospect of Ireland winning a Guinness Six Nations title in Dublin bubbles beneath the surface.
Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy
Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.
Ireland trio Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of France game
Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park will all miss Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with France on Saturday but skipper Johnny Sexton is expected to be available.
Champions Cup teams: Jack Conan starts for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Leinster make three changes to their pack for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie against Racing 92 at the Aviva Stadium, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Champions Cup teams: Internationals return for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Hugo Keenan will make his 50th appearance for Leinster when they face Gloucester at Kingsholm in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie (kick-off 1pm).
Ospreys v Leinster Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates from URC clash
The Ospreys will be looking to keep up their recent run of good form when they welcome United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster to Swansea on Saturday evening.