Garry Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash through injury
Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome through injury, with Stuart McCloskey promoted into the starting team in his place.
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Lenihan: No complacency in Rome given Italian form
Complacency shouldn't be an issue heading to Rome this year, especially given the changes Andy Farrell has made. In a World Cup year, every time you're handed a jersey, you've got to perform and the players know that.
'My chance will come' - Baird determined to make Italian return count
When Ryan Baird retires, he'll certainly look back with fondness on meetings with Italy.
Andy Farrell wary of ‘serious threat’ posed to Ireland by resurgent Italy
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits resurgent Italy pose a “serious threat” to his side’s aspirations of Six Nations glory.
Six Nations - Italy v Ireland: All You Need to Know
Ireland enter round three of the Guinness Six Nations in rude health.
Farrell: Sexton, Furlong and Gibson-Park to be fit for Scotland
Andy Farrell says he expects Ireland to have Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Furlong all back for the Round 4 Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield in just over two weeks.
Andy Farrell backs half-backs Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to step up in Rome
Ireland boss Andy Farrell insists rookie half-back pair Ross Byrne and Craig Casey fully merit the opportunity to run the show in Rome.
Farrell sure Ringrose is a future Ireland captain
Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose is an Ireland captain in-waiting, as the centre prepares to win his 50th cap on Saturday against Italy.