An out-half balancing act, card-counting, and Ireland's old guard - Three burning questions for Simon Easterby's Six Nations
It's only seven months, but Simon Easterby has big shoes to fill.
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Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster
Ireland have been handed a big boost before the Six Nations as Dan Sheehan has returned from injury to captain Leinster against the Stromers on Saturday.
Paul O'Connell and Ireland enjoy calm away from eye of storm
If Simon Easterby and his management team wanted any justification for a Guinness Six Nations warm-weather training camp in Portugal, then this week certainly is their perfect example.
URC team news: Dan Sheehan captains Leinster on return from injury, Munster's Haley undergoes surgery
Dan Sheehan will make his first appearance since last summer when Leinster host Stormers tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points
The 2025 Guinness Six Nations kicks off in Paris under the Stade de France floodlights on January 31 when Les Bleus tackle Wales.
Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby
Interim boss Simon Easterby believes back-to-back champions Ireland are “up for the challenge” of chasing Six Nations history in the absence of Andy Farrell.
Six Nations to adopt 20-minute red cards
The Six Nations is to adopt the 20-minute red cards that were trialled during the autumn.
Olympic star Dupont adds 'aura' as France seek to unseat Six Nations champions Ireland
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday the return of captain Antoine Dupont brings an "aura" to the team before they embark on this year's Six Nations.