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.
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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).
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.
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.
Leinster v Ospreys live: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and updates
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is set to make his first appearance after a year out with a knee injury when Ospreys visit Leinster this evening.
URC team news: Lowe returns from injury as Marmion joins Connacht 200 club
Leinster and Ireland have been handed a timely boost with James Lowe set to return this weekend.
Leinster wait and see with Lowe but Kiwi showing great 'body language'
James Lowe won't lack for motivation to return for Leinster and Ireland as soon as possible, according to Robin McBryde.
Injured Sexton misses Ireland-France Test
Ireland have been dealt a major blow with inspirational captain Jonathan Sexton ruled out of their Six Nations showdown with France in Paris.