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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Robbie Henshaw not worried about fall-off when Simon Easterby takes charge of Ireland
Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.
Auradou and Jegou back for France after rape allegations dismissed
PARIS : France's Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were the subject of rape allegations last summer, are set to take part in the Six Nations after being named in a 42-man squad on Wednesday which also features halfbacks Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack.
Bernard Jackman backs Connacht's Ben Murphy for Ireland call
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman is not expecting too many big surprises when Simon Easterby names his Six Nations squad today, but feels that Connacht's Ben Murphy is in line for a call-up.
'I know the end is soon' - Munster future not on Conor Murray's mind for now
Conor Murray says he hasn't made a decision on his future as he heads into the final months of his current deal with Munster.
'Bitter is better' - Ian Costello wants Munster to make it 'personal' against Northampton Saints
Munster interim coach Ian Costello is challenging his players to make Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 finale against the Northampton Saints "personal" as the province look to secure top spot and home advantage in the knockouts.
Dan Sheehan nearing Leinster return as Six Nations looms
Dan Sheehan's chances of featuring for Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations have been given a boost with the hooker potentially in line to make his return from injury for Leinster before the end of the month.
JJ Hanrahan set to return from injury in major boost for Connacht
JJ Hanrahan is in line to make his long-awaited return from injury for Connacht in this week's EPCR Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff, with the province confirming the out-half is available for selection.