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.
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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.
Ireland's Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will miss their Six Nations trip to Italy this weekend due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Friday.
Farrell: Sexton, Furlong and Gibson-Park to be fit for Scotland
Andy Farrell says he expects Ireland to have Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Furlong all back for the Round 4 Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield in just over two weeks.
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.
James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain
James Ryan admits he has “big shoes to fill” as he prepares to captain Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against Italy in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.
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.
Ireland's Beirne to miss rest of Six Nations due to ankle injury
Lock Tadhg Beirne has been ruled out for Ireland's remaining Six Nations matches after sustaining an ankle injury in the 32-19 win over France on Saturday.