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.
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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.
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.
Burns inspires Ulster to famous victory over Leinster
Ulster's revival continued with a rare win over BKT URC leaders Leinster at the RDS.