Ian Costello backing Gavin Coombes and Munster's Ireland 'A' contingent to impress
Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A’ contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.
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Aled Walters has no concerns around 'big man' Sam Prendergast
Ireland's strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters has rubbished suggestions that Sam Prendergast needs to bulk up for Test rugby.
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales Six Nations clash
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.
Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of their Guinness Six Nations trip to Wales and skipper Caelan Doris is a major doubt for the Cardiff clash.
Tadhg Beirne still has 'a few more miles in the tank' as he prepares for Wales return
Having agreed a new two-year contract with the IRFU and Munster this week, Tadhg Beirne will be 35-years-old when the next Rugby World Cup rolls around.
England determined to end Calcutta Cup ‘hurt’ and avoid unwanted history
Alex Mitchell admits that England are “hurting” following a record-equalling run of four successive defeats against Scotland.
Ireland welcome tips from Lord of the skies Brian Fenton
Brian Fenton ruled the skies in Croke Park for a decade so it's not perhaps that surprising that Ireland have called in the former Dublin footballer for a few tips on aerial battle.
Tadhg Furlong still a doubt for Ireland return away to Wales but Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back in full training
Tadhg Furlong remains a significant doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff next week, although Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy both look set to be involved in round three.