Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash
Ulster duo Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune have been named to start for Ireland against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes.
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Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.
Six Nations team news: Brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast to both start against France
Jeremy Loughman, Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale will all start for Ireland against France in Thursday’s Guinness Men's Six Nations opener in Paris (8.10pm Irish time) as Andy Farrell mixes selection at the outset of the 2026 championship.
Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad over misconduct complaint
Bundee Aki is to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener away to France next week.
Henshaw joins growing Irish injury list for start of Six Nations
DUBLIN, Jan 21 : Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of the Six Nations, bringing to ten the number of Irish players ruled out for at least the tournament's opening games as Andy Farrell named a depleted squad on Wednesday.
Harry Byrne included in Ireland squad for Six Nations
Leinster fly-half Harry Byrne has been included in the Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the Six Nations.
Ireland duo Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne set to miss start of 2026 Six Nations
Ireland pair Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are set to miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations through injury.
Ireland's Baird, Osborne injury doubts for Six Nations
DUBLIN :Ireland flanker Ryan Baird will be out for up to three months with a leg injury and utility back Jamie Osborne will miss four months due to a shoulder problem, making both major doubts for the Six Nations.