Ireland avoid upset in Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland avoided a major upset to keep themselves on course for Guinness Six Nations glory with a disjointed 34-20 bonus-point win over Italy.
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Farrell sure Ringrose is a future Ireland captain
Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose is an Ireland captain in-waiting, as the centre prepares to win his 50th cap on Saturday against Italy.
Ross Byrne starts for Ireland as six changes made for Italy clash
Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make their first starts in the Six Nations for Ireland as they make six changes for their clash against Italy.
Ireland promote six from the bench for Italy trip
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy, with each of those players having come off the bench to see off France last time out in a victory that made the world's top-ranked team championship favourites.
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.
James Ryan opens up on Shoulder to Shoulder talk
It was the inspirational talk that had Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears prior to Ireland's win over France and now James Ryan has elaborated on what went on behind the scenes.
James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain
James Ryan admits he has “big shoes to fill” as he prepares to captain Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against Italy in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.