Simon Easterby backing Sam Prendergast to deliver on the road
Simon Easterby is backing Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge in his first away trip as Ireland's out-half.
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Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw selected for Scotland encounter
Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw return to the Ireland side for their Guinness Six Nations encounter against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Defence the focus for Bundee Aki ahead of trip to Scotland
Bundee Aki has warned that Ireland can't afford to switch off against Scotland like they did in the final stages of Saturday's 27-22 win against England.
‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France
Fin Smith has been backed to take the fight to France after Steve Borthwick declared that England’s new fly-half has the defensive steel to match his silky skills.
Alex Usanov out as Ireland U20s change three for Scotland
Ireland's U20s will be without Leinster loosehead Alex Usanov as they look to get their Six Nations Championship back on track against Scotland on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Weekend sport guide: Wexford v Kilkenny, Ireland take on Scotland
A Wexford v Kilkenny hurling clash, Ireland's trip to Murrayfield to face Scotland in the Six Nations, and the Super Bowl are among this weekend's top sporting events.
Six Nations team news: Matthieu Jalibert starts for France, Wales bring in Taulupe Faletau
Matthieu Jalibert will start at out-half for France in Saturday's Six Nations round two trip to England, with head coach Fabien Galthie resisting the urge to move Thomas Ramps or Antoine Dupont out of position.
Ireland start Six Nations title defence with England win
Ireland had to come from behind as they launched their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a hard-fought 27-22 win over England in Dublin on Saturday.