Andy Farrell hopeful Ireland will have key players back for Scotland test
Ireland boss Andy Farrell is optimistic most of his sidelined stars will be fit and firing for a crunch Murrayfield showdown with title rivals Scotland.
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Ryan: We can see how much Italy have improved
Captain James Ryan says Ireland will not look for excuses about new personnel when they review their Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy.
Preview: Ireland expects but Italy test provides big questions
"We'll see. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it," grinned Andy Farrell, as he finished Thursday’s press conference near Dublin airport.
'My chance will come' - Baird determined to make Italian return count
When Ryan Baird retires, he'll certainly look back with fondness on meetings with Italy.
Ireland promote six from the bench for Italy trip
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy, with each of those players having come off the bench to see off France last time out in a victory that made the world's top-ranked team championship favourites.
Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
Ireland recall Carbery as cover for Sexton for Italy game
DUBLIN : Joey Carbery has been recalled by Ireland as cover for captain Johnny Sexton ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match clash against Italy in Rome, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Joey Carbery recalled to Ireland squad to face Italy
Carbery was overlooked for Ireland’s initial Six Nations squad, with Leinster’s Ross Byrne preferred as a back-up number 10 in their opening two victories, alongside Carbery's provincial teammate Jack Crowley.