Rónan Kelleher: Extra day's prep will be needed for Scottish test
Rónan Kelleher says Ireland will be grateful for an extra day's rest when they head to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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Tom Ahern and Shayne Bolton added to Ireland's Six Nations squad
Munster's Tom Ahern and Connacht's Shayne Bolton have both been added to the Irish rugby squad ahead of next weekend's Six Nations clash with Scotland.
Ireland hopeful Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen fit for Scotland game
Ireland are hopeful that Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will be available to face Scotland on Sunday.
Simon Easterby expects fly-half duo to be long-term rivals for Ireland spot
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to be long-term rivals for the team’s number 10 jersey but insists the former is the “right man” to start against England.
Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?
Ireland will be aiming to make history as they kick off their Six Nations campaign this weekend when they face England on Saturday.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Assessing Simon Easterby's team for Six Nations opener against England
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, ahead of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England.
Sam Prendergast starts as Ireland team named for Six Nations opener against England
Sam Prendergast has been named to start at fly-half for Ireland against England as Simon Easterby named his starting 15 for his first game as head coach.
Ireland's Prendergast gets first Six Nations start as McCarthy ruled out
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.