Caelan Doris stars for Ireland but injury concerns overshadow win over Italy
Caelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin.
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Ireland mix and match for Italy World Cup warm-up
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell handed a number of fringe players the chance to stake a claim for a World Cup place in Saturday's warm-up against Italy while also including some Grand Slam winners to try to extend a 10-game winning streak.
Crowley starts v Italy with three potential debuts off the bench
Jack Crowley will get a first opportunity of the summer to stake his claim at out-half for Ireland, with the Munster man starting at 10 in Saturday's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Farrell to name Ireland World Cup training squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will today announce his World Cup training squad.
Tom Stewart hat-trick guides Ulster to victory over Dragons
Hooker Tom Stewart claimed a second consecutive hat-trick in the BKT United Rugby Championship to help Ulster to a six-try 40-19 victory over Dragons.
Tom Stewart shines as Ulster down Dragons
Hooker Tom Stewart claimed a second consecutive hat-trick in the BKT United Rugby Championship to help Ulster to victory over Dragons.
Ulster without Rob Herring and Rob Baloucoune for Dragons visit
Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Robert Baloucoune for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.
Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris passed fit to face England in Grand Slam showdown
Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris have both been passed fit for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations finale against England on Saturday (5pm).