An out-half balancing act, card-counting, and Ireland's old guard - Three burning questions for Simon Easterby's Six Nations
It's only seven months, but Simon Easterby has big shoes to fill.
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Bernard Jackman: Jack Crowley-Sam Prendergast dilemma is only good for Ireland
Bernard Jackman believes Sam Prendergast may still have the edge over Jack Crowley to start for Ireland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, despite Crowley's impressive display against Northampton Saints on Saturday.
Leinster knock Bath out of Champions Cup after home win
Prop Beno Obano was sent off as Bath were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup by a 47-21 loss away to Leinster.
Champions Cup team news: Leinster shake up selection while Peter O'Mahony is back for Munster
Hugo Keenan will make his injury return for Leinster in Saturday's final Investec Champions Cup pool 2 meeting with Bath at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird are notable absentees for Leo Cullen's side.
Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
Bernard Jackman backs Connacht's Ben Murphy for Ireland call
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman is not expecting too many big surprises when Simon Easterby names his Six Nations squad today, but feels that Connacht's Ben Murphy is in line for a call-up.
Leinster hold on for dramatic win over La Rochelle
Leinster defended strongly in the final moments to hold on for a 16-14 win away to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
Leinster hang on for impressive win at La Rochelle
Leinster escaped from France with a seriously hard-earned Investec Champions Cup victory as they held on to beat La Rochelle 16-14.