Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
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Wales great Geoff Wheel dies aged 73
Former Wales forward Geoff Wheel has died at the age of 73, his former club Swansea have announced.
Ireland's Josh van der Flier takes Autumn Nations Series best player award
Ireland back row Josh van der Flier has been named the Autumn Nations Player of the Series.
Cian Healy: Success and trophies drive me on, not caps
Cian Healy has never loved having the spotlight shone on him, but on Saturday he was powerless to stop others from pushing him front and centre.
Caelan Doris 'growing' into role of Ireland captain
Caelan Doris is confident he will continue to grow into the role of Ireland captain after ending a challenging month with a 22-19 comeback win over Australia.
Ratings: Irish out-halves impress in win v Australia
Ireland capped off their Autumn Nations Series with a late comeback win over Australia, as Gus McCarthy's try in the final eight minutes saw them edge Joe Schmidt's side.
Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time
One former ruler returns, another takes his leave, a genuine out-half battle that looks set to run for years, a Lions sub-plot, and there's the small matter of a 150th birthday party.