Out-half call shows Farrell is rewarding form - Heaslip
Jamie Heaslip says the decision to leave Joey Carbery out of the Ireland squad shows head coach Andy Farrell is willing to reward form.
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Joey Carbery left out of Ireland's Six Nations squad
Joey Carbery and Nick Timoney have been been left out of Ireland's squad for the opening rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie Osborne the only uncapped player in a 37-man group.
Best admits he's worried by Irish reliance on Sexton
Rory Best fears Ireland are more reliant on veteran out-half Johnny Sexton now than they were in the run-up to the last World Cup.
Rory Best concerned by lack of competition for Johnny Sexton in Ireland squad
Rory Best fears Ireland are more reliant on veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton now than they were in the run-up to the last World Cup.
Munster hold off Northampton fightback to win Champions Cup clash
Fourteen-man Munster hung on to claim a Heineken Champions Cup double over Northampton, with Gavin Coombes scoring two first-half tries to help set up a 27-23 win at Thomond Park.
14-man Munster withstand Northampton fightback
Fourteen-man Munster hung on to claim a Heineken Champions Cup double over Northampton, with Gavin Coombes scoring two first-half tries to help set up a 27-23 win at Thomond Park.
Champions Cup teams: Internationals return for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Hugo Keenan will make his 50th appearance for Leinster when they face Gloucester at Kingsholm in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie (kick-off 1pm).
Malcolm Marx signing a non-runner, says Munster's Leamy
Munster assistant Denis Leamy has ruled out a move for Malcolm Marx, ending speculation the Springbok could be joining the province after the World Cup.