Michael Lowry set for first Ireland cap against Italy
Michael Lowry will make his Ireland debut during Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy as part of six personnel changes to Andy Farrell’s starting XV.
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Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits he would have found it “a nightmare” to play against international newcomer Michael Lowry.
Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.
Sexton on bench as Carbery starts for Ireland against Italy
Joey Carbery gets his second successive Six Nations start for Ireland in the home game against Italy on Sunday despite talismanic flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton being fully fit after a hamstring problem.
Ireland give Carbery another run out against Italy
DUBLIN : Ireland named Joey Carbery at outhalf for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy, opting to give the Munster man some more international experience even as captain and first choice ten Johnny Sexton returned to fitness.
Six Nations: Michael Lowry to make Ireland debut against Italy
Ulster's Michael Lowry will make his Ireland debut at full-back having been named to start against Italy in Dublin.
Breaking Lowry to make debut with Sexton benched for Italy
Michael Lowry will win his first international cap as one of six changes made to the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday (3pm).
Sexton absence not a 'deficit' for Ireland - Henderson
Iain Henderson says the absence of Johnny Sexton doesn't weaken Ireland in any way.