Wales v Ireland Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and build-up for Six Nations opener
Wales welcome Ireland to Cardiff's Principality Stadium for the 2023 Six Nations opener this afternoon, and it's a match that's pretty impossible to call.
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Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute.
Sexton starts but no Furlong for Ireland against Wales
Johnny Sexton has recovered from a facial injury and will captain Ireland from flyhalf but prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Eddie O'Sullivan: Ireland coach Andy Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre for Wales
Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales.
Lowry, Timoney and Hume all start for Ulster v Stormers
Ulster have made three changes to their side for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] in Belfast.
Champions Cup teams: Jack Conan starts for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Leinster make three changes to their pack for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie against Racing 92 at the Aviva Stadium, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Ireland at near full strength for Six Nations push
DUBLIN : Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with just one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to fitness for the Feb. 4 opener in Wales.
URC team news: Harry Byrne makes first Leinster start of season
Robert Baloucoune will make his 50th appearance for Ulster when they visit Benetton on Saturday.