James Ryan: 'Irish teams are at their very best when we're on the edge'
James Ryan believes Ireland can't afford to lose their edge in their bid to clean up their discipline.
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Garry Ringrose targets fast start with England coming to town
Twelve months ago, there was a fear in the air that Ireland would struggle to shake off their World Cup hangover as they prepared to travel to Marseille for their Guinness Six Nations opener away to France.
Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Jack Aungier joins Ireland squad in Portugal ahead of Six Nations opener
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury, with the Leinster tighthead replaced in the squad by Connacht’s Jack Aungier.
'It struck a chord with a lot of people' - Open book Andrew Porter happy to show the human side of rugby
For the third year in a row, Ireland are building up towards a Guinness Six Nations championship with a warm-weather training camp in Portugal.
Dan Sheehan 'couldn't be happier' with Leinster comeback
Dan Sheehan declared himself "100%" fit and raring to get back to action with Ireland ahead of the Guinness Six Nations.
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hand Ireland Six Nations fitness boost
Dan Sheehan made a try-scoring return as Leinster claimed a 36-12 United Rugby Championship bonus-point win over the Stormers, joining teammate James Lowe in providing Ireland with a Six Nations fitness boost.
Paul O'Connell dismisses Leinster favouritism in Ireland squad selection
Paul O'Connell says he understands the frustrations of some supporters that Ireland’s squad is too heavily populated by Leinster players, but insists that he and the Ireland management will never pick a player based on who they play for.
An out-half balancing act, card-counting, and Ireland's old guard - Three burning questions for Simon Easterby's Six Nations
It's only seven months, but Simon Easterby has big shoes to fill.