Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
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James Ryan opens up on Shoulder to Shoulder talk
It was the inspirational talk that had Johnny Sexton on the verge of tears prior to Ireland's win over France and now James Ryan has elaborated on what went on behind the scenes.
James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain
James Ryan admits he has “big shoes to fill” as he prepares to captain Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against Italy in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.
Ireland captain Sexton to miss Italy Six Nations match
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.
Sexton ruled out of Italy clash, Ryan named captain
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match with Italy (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) due to injury.
Ross Byrne: 'I'm not trying to do anything too different'
Ross Byrne says he's taking every appearance in his stride, ahead of what could be his first Guinness Six Nations start this Saturday against Italy.
Dan Sheehan fully fit and relishing competition at hooker
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says he's "100%" fit and ready to return to the side in this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Dan Sheehan defends Ross Byrne over ‘harsh’ media coverage
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan believes the media have been “harsh” in their judgement of fly-half Ross Byrne as his Leinster team-mate prepares for a first start in the Guinness Six Nations.