Bernard Jackman: Leinster's Rabah Slimani will bring Irish intel to French camp
With Simon Easterby's Guinness Six Nations squad yesterday falling along expected lines, the most eye-catching selection of the day came from the French camp.
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Sheehan among key Irish players to return for Six Nations
DUBLIN : Ireland's bid to win a third successive Six Nations title for the first time was boosted on Wednesday with the return of a number of key players to their squad for the tournament, including fit-again hooker Dan Sheehan.
Hugo Keenan, Ciarán Frawley and Jack Conan back for Leinster's Champions Cup trip to La Rochelle
Hugo Keenan is in line to make his first appearance since the November victory over Australia after Leinster confirmed he's fully fit for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup collision with La Rochelle.
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole banned for two Ireland Six Nations games against England and Scotland
Ulster and Ireland prop Tom O'Toole has been hit with a six-match ban, which rules him out of the opening two games of the Guinness Six Nations.
Leinster's Jack Boyle primed for 'battle' and eager to kick on after taste of Ireland camp
A taste of Ireland camp has Jack Boyle gagging for more and the Leinster prop is sure he's in the right place to kick on.
Jordie Barrett set for first Leinster start against Clermont, Zac Ward handed Ulster debut
Jordie Barrett will get his first Leinster start against Clermont in tomorrow's Champions Cup tie, while Sam Prendergast retains the out-half shirt.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' anniversary match against Australia
Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary.
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy to make Ireland debuts against Fiji
Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy will make their Ireland debuts against Fiji on Saturday.