France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
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Ireland trio Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of France game
Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park will all miss Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with France on Saturday but skipper Johnny Sexton is expected to be available.
Ireland player ratings: Hugo Keenan and Caelan Doris deliver
Ireland blew Wales away during a dominant first quarter to get their Six Nations off to winning start in Cardiff.
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.
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.