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.
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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.
Breaking Sam Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England
Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against England on Saturday.
Champions Cup team news: Leinster shake up selection while Peter O'Mahony is back for Munster
Hugo Keenan will make his injury return for Leinster in Saturday's final Investec Champions Cup pool 2 meeting with Bath at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird are notable absentees for Leo Cullen's side.
Leinster hold on for dramatic win over La Rochelle
Leinster defended strongly in the final moments to hold on for a 16-14 win away to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
Leinster hang on for impressive win at La Rochelle
Leinster escaped from France with a seriously hard-earned Investec Champions Cup victory as they held on to beat La Rochelle 16-14.
Sunday sport: Arsenal level against Man United in the FA Cup while Leinster lead La Rochelle
It is 1-1 between Arsenal and Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.