Players not deaf to the infamous Lansdowne hush
"We have a good record at home and that's largely down to the supporters, who create a really good atmosphere and we feed off that." - Hugo Keenan interview in Ireland v Italy programme.
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'I'm expecting a lot from him' - RG Snyman set for Munster return
Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou says he's "expecting a lot" from RG Snyman, as the second row prepares for his return to action this week.
Jack Conan wary of Wales as he parks Grand Slam talk
Jack Conan acknowledges history-chasing Ireland could "fall flat on our face" if they become sidetracked by talk of successive Grand Slam titles.
Joy Neville to referee final Test at Women's Six Nations
Irish referee Joy Neville will make her final appearance before international retirement in this season's Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
Finaly Bealham form presents Andy Farrell with 'neat challenge', says Pete Wilkins
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
Gridiron fan Joe McCarthy's 'man and ball' mantra paying off for Ireland
We can safely say that Joe McCarthy had a lie-in on Monday morning.
Andy Farrell's contribution taking Ireland to new heights
As Ireland cruised through another round of Six Nations action against Italy in Dublin, it was hard to look past the enormity of the job that Andy Farrell has done with this Irish squad.
Stephen Ferris: Apart from Ireland, Six Nations skill a way off
A Six Nations following a World Cup can often bring about a classic state of flux: too soon to be talking about the next battle for the Webb Ellis trophy - while still getting accustomed to the disappointment of what happened only a few months earlier.