IRFU confirm Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa
The IRFU have announced that they will send an Emerging Ireland squad to South Africa in September for a three-game tournament in Bloemfontein.
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Antoine Frisch released from France squad ahead of England tie
Antoine Frisch will not be capped by France this weekend and so remains Ireland-qualified, until the summer at least.
Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley on track to be fit for Scotland showdown
Ireland pair Calvin Nash and Ciaran Frawley are on track to feature in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations title decider with Scotland, according to assistant coach Simon Easterby.
Desperation, decision-making and Ireland's indiscipline
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Simon Easterby: Ireland to 'wait and see' on Antoine Frisch call-up for France
Ireland assistant Simon Easterby says Antoine Frisch could well come into consideration for a future Ireland call-up, providing the Munster man doesn't make a debut for France this weekend.
Ireland not ruling out Calvin Nash and Ciarán Frawley for Scotland clash
Ireland say Calvin Nash and Ciarán Frawley are both still in contention to be fit for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations finale against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan face fitness tests as Ireland prepare to face Wales
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris is expected to be fully fit to face Wales in the Guinness Six Nations, despite sitting out training on Tuesday.
'He's his own man' - Simon Easterby wary of a Warren Gatland gamble
While it's 12 years since Ireland were last beaten by Wales in a Six Nations game in Dublin, it's hard to remember the last time one side was so overwhelmingly favoured in a meeting of the pair.