Lowe back in Ireland squad, first call-up for Jimmy O'Brien
James Lowe has been brought back into the Ireland squad ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy, while his Leinster team-mate Jimmy O'Brien gets a first call-up.
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Return of full URC card a chance for Andy Farrell's fringe players to make an impression
For the second year in a row, the layout of the Guinness Six Nations fixtures has served Ireland well.
IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Baloucoune and Lowry released to Ulster for Interpro while Daly returns for Connacht
Robert Baloucoune, Mike Lowry and Nick Timoney have all been released from Ireland camp to play for Ulster in the United Rugby Championship this week.
Ulster grind down Scarlets to leapfrog Leinster
Ulster moved into second place in the United Rugby Championship after a bonus-point win over Scarlets at Ravenhill.