Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster
Ireland have been handed a big boost before the Six Nations as Dan Sheehan has returned from injury to captain Leinster against the Stromers on Saturday.
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Paul O'Connell and Ireland enjoy calm away from eye of storm
If Simon Easterby and his management team wanted any justification for a Guinness Six Nations warm-weather training camp in Portugal, then this week certainly is their perfect example.
Bernard Jackman: Jack Crowley-Sam Prendergast dilemma is only good for Ireland
Bernard Jackman believes Sam Prendergast may still have the edge over Jack Crowley to start for Ireland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, despite Crowley's impressive display against Northampton Saints on Saturday.
Excited Simon Easterby eyes shot at Six Nations history
These are unchartered waters for Irish rugby.
Caelan Doris dismisses Ireland favourites' tag ahead of Six Nations kick-off
Captain Caelan Doris acknowledges back-to-back champions Ireland must improve and evolve in order to continue their recent domination of the Guinness Six Nations.
Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence
Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says he is not concerned about Ireland’s performance during the Six Nations under the temporary leadership of defence coach Simon Easterby, as head coach Andy Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia.
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.
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.