Bernard Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.
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Andy Farrell: Wales defeats don't tell full story
If there was any sense that Ireland and Andy Farrell could be lulled into thinking Saturday's meeting with Wales at the Aviva Stadium was a done deal, the Ireland coach's team selection will have nipped that theory in the bud.
Andy Farrell: Ciarán Frawley can 'prove a point' on first start
Andy Farrell is backing Ciarán Frawley to go out and "prove a point", when he makes his first Test start in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Updated Jamie Ritchie returns for Scotland as England drop Freddie Steward for Calcutta Cup
Jamie Ritchie has been restored to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with England, a fortnight after being dropped from the squad altogether for the Guinness Six Nations home defeat by France.
Gatland: 'Right structures' gives Ireland advantage over Wales
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is "not 100% convinced" that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires.
Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back Ireland name team to face Wales
Ciarán Frawley will make his first Ireland start this weekend, with the Leinster man named at full-back in Andy Farrell's team to take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Warren Gatland backs Sam Costelow to regain form against Ireland
Warren Gatland has urged Wales out-half Sam Costelow to bottle his nerves and grab the opportunity in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland, adding that his side head to Dublin without fear after successive losses in the championship.
Danny Care: Cookies and saunas the secret behind England longevity
Danny Care has revealed the unconventional secret behind his career longevity as he closes in on becoming England’s sixth Test centurion – cookies and saunas.