Return of full URC card a chance for Andy Farrell's fringe players to make an impression
For the second year in a row, the layout of the Guinness Six Nations fixtures has served Ireland well.
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IRFU assessing Kelleher shoulder injury, Sexton rehabbing, while 14 players are released to provinces
The IRFU have confirmed that 14 members of their Six Nations squad have been released back to the provinces for this weekend's United Rugby Championship games, with 23 held back for a two-day mini camp.
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri thanks Ellie Genge for coming to his aid
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked Ellis Genge for coming to his aid in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations defeat by England at the Stadio Olimpico. Negri had only been on the pitch for 16 minutes of the second half when he was knocked unconscious during a collision and, after lengthy medical attention, he was driven from the pitch on a motorised cart. Understanding the gravity of the situation, it was Genge who first alerted the officials to Negri's condition. "Thank you so much @EllisGenge appreciate all you did. You are a top man. All good this side and feeling a lot better wishing you and all the @EnglandRugby lads all the best for the rest of the @SixNationsRugby. Catch up with you soon, Safe travels back home today," Negri tweeted.
Sebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for help after he was knocked unconscious
Italy flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked Ellis Genge for coming to his aid in Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations defeat by England at the Stadio Olimpico.
England in promising position midway through Six Nations campaign – Jamie George
Jamie George insists England enter the middle phase of their Guinness Six Nations in a promising position after overrunning Italy in Rome.
Jackman: Losing bonus point could prove crucial
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says the losing bonus point Ireland claimed in Paris could yet prove crucial in the final analysis and reckons this may have been factored into the team's thinking when they took the contentious decision to take three points rather kick for the corner when trailing by six late in the game.
Irish fighting spirit can keep them in Six Nations title race - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says that if his side shows the same 'fight and character' they displayed in the 30-24 loss to France they will be 'in the mix' for the Six Nations title come the final day of the tournament on 19 March.
France in 'pole position' but Ireland must keep pressure on, says Farrell
France are in "pole position" to win the Guinness Six Nations but Ireland boss Andy Farrell is determined to make them earn the title.