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.
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Fire still burns for Sexton in 14th Six Nations
Some players would have been content to make 14 appearances in the Six Nations. This weekend, Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland out for his 14th season in the championship.
Ireland must relish top ranking in world rugby says Beirne
Ireland must learn to embrace the expectation and scrutiny that comes with being the top ranked rugby team in the world, experienced forward Tadhg Beirne said on Tuesday.
Beirne: I only ever wanted to play for Ireland
There's a world in which Tadhg Beirne could have been playing against Ireland this Saturday, rather than for them.
Big Ireland calls at centre, back three and on the bench
The latest Six Nations campaign has crept up on us, and Cardiff will be the venue as Ireland try and pick up where they left off in the Autumn internationals.
Wycherley return a welcome boost for Munster - Kyriacou
Munster's Fineen Wycherley looks set to make his first appearance since the start of October in Saturday's trip to Benetton in the URC, providing some welcome relief to the province's second row stocks.
SA teams have turned Champions Cup 'upside down' - Toulouse coach
Toulouse head coach Ugo Mola said on Sunday that South African sides "have turned things upside down" in the Champions Cup after his French club secured a last 16 home tie against the Bulls with a 20-16 win over Munster.
'We like a challenge' - Munster coach Graham Rowntree relishing Sharks test
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree was "gutted" not to have beaten Toulouse but is looking forward to seeing his side tackle the Cell C Sharks on the road in the Heineken Champions Cup last 16.