Blow for Italy as Lorenzo Cannone ruled out of Ireland clash
Italy's preparations for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland have been dealt a further blow with number 8 Lorenzo Cannone ruled out due to a knee issue.
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Sexton shadow hangs over Irish Six Nations title defence
Ireland's hopes of successfully defending their Six Nations title hinge on filling the "massive gap" left by Johnny Sexton's decision to retire after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand, former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.
Peter O'Mahony the role model for Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell
Evan O'Connell may have had an obvious role model in his youth but it’s the new senior Ireland captain that the U20s skipper most looked up to.
Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
Ireland begin the Guinness Six Nations as reigning Grand Slam champions but on the back of familiar World Cup quarter-final disappointment.
New captains, absent stars and fresh faces – Six Nations talking points
The Rugby World Cup done and dusted until 2027, attention now turns to this season’s Guinness Six Nations and a battle for European supremacy.
'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
Ireland hopeful Sexton experience has rubbed off on rookies
Ireland coach Andy Farrell hopes his inexperienced group of flyhalves have learned enough in the shadow of Johnny Sexton to stand up and make the number 10 jersey their own following the retirement of their hugely influential former captain.
Andy Farrell: We want to win every game but we're realists
Last season's Six Nations championship victory was achieved with just a fourth ever Grand Slam for Ireland.