Expect some Six Nations squad surprises and a gradual changing of the guard
Ireland's Six Nations squad will be announced on Wednesday, and it lands between two hugely exciting and dramatic rounds of Champions Cup action.
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Stephen Ferris expects James Ryan to get the nod to captain Ireland
Stephen Ferris believes James Ryan is the most likely of the main candidates to be named as Ireland captain.
Leinster sweating on Ciarán Frawley rib injury
Leinster out-half Ciarán Frawley suffered a rib injury in Saturday's Champions Cup win over Stade Francais but hasn’t been ruled out of next weekend’s clash at Leicester.
Caelan Doris distances himself from Irish captaincy role
If Caelan Doris is indeed named as the new Ireland captain by Andy Farrell this week, the Leinster man certainly hasn't been given the news yet. Either that or he has a mighty poker face.
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.
Double blow for Ireland as Jimmy O'Brien latest to be ruled out of Six Nations
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been hit with another injury blow after Leinster wing Jimmy O'Brien was ruled out for "a number of months" with a neck injury.
Bernard Jackman tips Caelan Doris as dark horse for Ireland captaincy
Bernard Jackman believes Leinster back row Caelan Doris could be a "dark horse" to be appointed Ireland captain ahead of the upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign.
Burns inspires Ulster to famous victory over Leinster
Ulster's revival continued with a rare win over BKT URC leaders Leinster at the RDS.