Excited Simon Easterby eyes shot at Six Nations history
These are unchartered waters for Irish rugby.
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Scotland dealt further injury blow with hooker Richardson out of Six Nations
Scotland have suffered another injury blow ahead of the Six Nations after hooker Dylan Richardson was ruled out of the tournament by Scottish Rugby on Tuesday, a day after they lost captain Sione Tuipulotu.
Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu hitting form at right time for Ireland hopes
Denied a player of the match award by Lawrence Dallaglio despite running in a hat-trick of tries, Cormac Izuchukwu took it all in his stride.
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.
Scotland injury blow opens up opportunity for others, insists coach Townsend
ROME : Losing captain Sione Tuipulotu to injury is a blow to Scotland’s Six Nations hopes but coach Gregor Townsend believes it will offer the chance for others to make an impact.
Connacht's 'inconsistency label fair', says Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins admits that Connacht fully deserve their "inconsistent" label but wants them to use it as motivation against Glasgow Warriors.
Champions Cup knockout stages look lopsided and diluted
The Champions Cup pool stages have drawn to a close and the knockout pairings are now known.
Jamie George to miss Ireland game as England injuries mount
England have been hit by the loss of vice-captain Jamie George for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland on 1 February, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin clash.