Ireland's Call 'curveball' not intentional, says James Lowe
James Lowe admits Ireland were thrown "a bit of a curveball" before the Italy match but doesn't believe it was intentional.
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Bundee Aki's defensive lapses evident in win over Italy
It was another highly competitive week of Six Nations rugby and Ireland can take a lot away from how the weekend played out.
'Ringrose is the glue' - O'Sullivan on Irish defensive issues in Rome
Eddie O'Sullivan believes Ireland's patchy performance in Rome on Saturday highlighted the importance of Garry Ringrose to the team's defensive shape.
Furlong, Gibson-Park, Henshaw to train, Bealham ruled out of Six Nations
Tadhg Furlong, Jamison Gibson-Park and Robbie Henshaw have been included in Ireland's training squad for this week, while Finlay Bealham has been ruled out for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations.
Six Nations team of the week: Three Irish make the cut
The Grand Slam remains on for Ireland, while France, Scotland and England still have title ambitions.
Zebo: Scots would love to get one over on Ireland
Simon Zebo says Scotland are desperate to get one over on Ireland having come close in the last few seasons.
Cool heads under pressure a positive for Farrell
An assuring element of Ireland's three Six Nations victories this season has been that when it's looked like momentum was moving away from them, they've consistently shown an ability to bring it back on side.
Sloppy start costs Scotland as France prevail in Paris
A disastrous opening 20 minutes ultimately proved costly for Scotland as their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to an end with a 32-21 defeat by France in Paris.