Six Nations 2022: Ireland v Wales preview, team news & key stats
Wales begin their Six Nations title defence on Saturday when they take an injury-hit squad to face Ireland.
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Australia-born Hansen set for Ireland Six Nations debut
Australia-born winger Mack Hansen will make his Test debut for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against champions Wales on Saturday.
Six Nations preview: Andy Farrell’s Ireland set for second place
Next in our set of previews ahead of the Six Nations we examine the prospects of last year’s third place finishers, Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell not worried by lack of club games ahead of Six Nations
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has dismissed concerns about a lack of club action for some of his players going into the Guinness Six Nations.
Ulster grind down Scarlets to leapfrog Leinster
Ulster moved into second place in the United Rugby Championship after a bonus-point win over Scarlets at Ravenhill.
Stuart McCloskey and John Cooney likely to miss Ulster's clash with Scarlets
Ulster will likely have to do without John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey for another week, although they could return for February's rearranged Interpro derby with Connacht.
Six Nations 2022: Uncapped backs Lowry and Hansen named in 37-man Ireland squad
Uncapped backs Michael Lowry and Mack Hansen have been included in a 37-man Ireland squad for the 2022 Six Nations.