Caelan Doris excited by new-look Ireland ahead of Italy clash
Skipper Caelan Doris says he's excited about a new-look Ireland team and wants to "back up" the opening Guinness Six Nations win over France.
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Andy Farrell: It would be wrong for us to waste a week
The manner of the win against France won't cause any complacency in the Ireland side, says Andy Farrell.
Jack Conan: France performance should put World Cup hangover talk to bed
Jack Conan believes Ireland's win over France will put all talk of a World Cup hangover to bed.
Shaun Edwards hits back at criticism of France's defence
Prickly Shaun Edwards bristled at suggestions France have become a soft touch after conceding nine tries in their last two matches.
Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont said on Saturday he thinks France will react in a positive way after the heavy opening Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for Ireland
Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feel-good factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory over France.
Maxime Lucu replaces Antoine Dupont in France team to face Ireland
Maxime Lucu has been selected at scrum-half for France's much-anticipated Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland, with regular number nine Antoine Dupont skipping the championship to prepare for an Olympics sevens campaign.
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title.