Host of Leinster regulars in fitness race for Tigers tie
Leinster are sweating on the availability of a number of front-line players ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash with Leicester.
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Leinster well warned after last Cardiff shock
Away games for the provinces against Welsh opposition during the Six Nations window can fly under the radar but Leinster minds won't wander for their URC trip to Cardiff (Saturday, 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Paul O’Connell sees silver lining if Hugo Keenan ruled out
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell believes being without star full-back Hugo Keenan against Wales could be a blessing in disguise.
Bernard Jackman: 'No obvious replacement' for Keenan at full-back
With Hugo Keenan looking like a major doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales next week, it leaves Andy Farrell with a slight selection dilemma.
Farrell due to reveal Ireland Six Nations squad
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is expected to name his training squad ahead of the Guinness Six Nations later today.
'Fine line between aggression and controlled violence' - Andrew Porter on breakdown challenge
He stands six foot tall and weighs in at around 19 stone but Andrew Porter still admits that putting his body on the line at the breakdown is "quite scary".
Bernard Jackman 'not blown away' by emerging crop ahead of Six Nations title defence
Following the retirement of Johnny Sexton and a glut of high profile injuries, RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman admitted to some "worry" about Ireland's prospects ahead of what could be a transitional Six Nations campaign.
Waiting in the wings for a Six Nations chance - Ireland's probables, possibles and wildcards out wide
Monday was a tough day for Irish rugby wingers.