Caelan Doris to captain Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes to his side.
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Caelan Doris named captain as Ireland make six changes to face Italy
Caelan Doris has been named Ireland captain for the first time as Ireland make six changes for Sunday's clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland make six changes for Six Nations visit of Italy
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes to their starting lineup to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, including a new captain in flanker Caelan Doris and a new-look back row as coach Andy Farrell looks at his wider squad for the clash in Dublin.
Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France
DUBLIN : Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday while Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first starts in the tournament as part an otherwise experienced side.
Sexton shadow hangs over Irish Six Nations title defence
Ireland's hopes of successfully defending their Six Nations title hinge on filling the "massive gap" left by Johnny Sexton's decision to retire after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand, former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.
Champions Cup: Provincial team news as Harry Byrne returns
Harry Byrne will get an opportunity to impress at out-half on Saturday, with Ciarán Frawley ruled out of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 trip to the Leicester Tigers.
'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain
Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."
Ireland names O'Mahony as new captain
DUBLIN :Veteran Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony was named as the new Ireland captain on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell began the post-Johnny Sexton era by naming a mostly experienced 34-man squad to defend their Six Nations championship.