Players not deaf to the infamous Lansdowne hush
"We have a good record at home and that's largely down to the supporters, who create a really good atmosphere and we feed off that." - Hugo Keenan interview in Ireland v Italy programme.
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Stuart McCloskey: It takes you a while to get over your own ego
It's not easy breaking into the Ireland team and more so when the incumbent is one of the world’s best players.
James Lowe believes Jack Crowley is taking fly-half chance in his stride
Fly-half Jack Crowley is taking the challenge of filling Johnny Sexton’s shoes in his stride and “could go far”, according to team-mate James Lowe.
Squad competition puts Ireland in 'great place' - Lowe
James Lowe says Ireland are in a "great place" with massive competition among the squad.
Ratings: James Lowe leads the way in routine Ireland win
It's two bonus-point wins from two for Ireland to start their Guinness Six Nations title defence, as they swatted aside Italy 36-0 in a one-sided game at the Aviva Stadium.
Doris captains Ireland for first time in Six Nations visit of Italy
DUBLIN :Ireland have made six changes to their starting lineup to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, including a new captain in flanker Caelan Doris and a new-look back row as coach Andy Farrell looks at his wider squad for the clash in Dublin.
Caelan Doris to captain Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes to his side.
Caelan Doris named captain as Ireland make six changes to face Italy
Caelan Doris has been named Ireland captain for the first time as Ireland make six changes for Sunday's clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.