Bernard Jackman: 'The opposition now fear our defence'
Bernard Jackman believes Ireland's defence is now "feared" across the game, after a dominant start to the Guonness Six Nations on both sides of the ball.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Defence, discipline and Ireland's dominant Six Nations start
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap Ireland's 31-7 Guinness Six Nations win against Wales.
Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland
England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to return to action in the Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
France centre Jonathan Danty banned for rest of Six Nations
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the remainder of this season's Guinness Six Nations Championship after receiving a five-week suspension on Tuesday, following his red card in their draw with Italy.
World Rugby 'confident' in mouthguard technology
World Rugby's Lindsay Starling has underlined the governing body’s confidence in data provided by new smart mouthguards after Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend voiced concerns over the technology.
Hugo Keenan confident of Twickenham return with Ireland
Hugo Keenan is confident he can shake off his knee injury in time for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with England at Twickenham on 9 March, with the full-back continuing his rehab at the IRFU's training centre in Dublin this week.
Ireland can make tweaks before Twickenham test
While the 31-7 Guinness Six Nations win over Wales was never in doubt on Saturday, Ireland's dominance probably took them away from their usual standards and they didn’t cross for the expected bonus-point until the clock had gone over the 80-minute mark.
Grand Slam talk 'detrimental' ahead of Twickenham task - Garry Ringrose
Garry Ringrose is not on the Guinness Six Nations frontline but the Ireland centre can't be accused of slacking on his homework.