Six Nations: James Lowe and uncapped Jimmy O'Brien called up to Ireland squad for Italy game
James Lowe and the uncapped Jimmy O'Brien have been called up to Ireland's Six Nations squad ahead of Sunday's game with Italy.
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Lowe back in Ireland squad, first call-up for Jimmy O'Brien
James Lowe has been brought back into the Ireland squad ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy, while his Leinster team-mate Jimmy O'Brien gets a first call-up.
IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Rugby: Ireland's injured Earls and Herring to miss France Six Nations clash
Ireland's Keith Earls and Rob Herring have been ruled out of their Six Nations match against France this weekend due to injuries, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Monday.
Ireland's injured Earls and Herring to miss France Six Nations clash
Ireland's Keith Earls and Rob Herring have been ruled out of their Six Nations match against France this weekend due to injuries, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Monday.
Ireland's Earls and Herring ruled out of France clash
Keith Earls and Rob Herring have been ruled out of contention for Ireland's second Guinness Six Nations match against France on Saturday (4.45pm).
Andy Farrell expects Ireland debutant Mack Hansen to hit the ground running
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has backed in-form Mack Hansen to swiftly adapt to the demands of Test rugby after handing him a debut in the Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales.
Baloucoune and Lowry released to Ulster for Interpro while Daly returns for Connacht
Robert Baloucoune, Mike Lowry and Nick Timoney have all been released from Ireland camp to play for Ulster in the United Rugby Championship this week.