Sexton now a doubt for Lions
Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury - casting doubt over his participation in the Lions tour.
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Six Nations Preview: Wales v England
Wales versus England is one of those wonderful sporting clashes that, whatever the occasion, is a must watch, writes Tadhg Peavoy.
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Six Nations Preview: France v Scotland
Scotland have a rare and beautiful opportunity against France this weekend, writes Tadhg Peavoy.
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Kidney: O'Driscoll will be given time and space
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Brian O'Driscoll will be allowed to determine his playing future in his own time.
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Sexton out of Irish team to face Italy
Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out of this weekend's final Six Nations clash against Italy after tearing a tendon in his left foot.
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Favaro returns to face Irish in Rome
Openside flanker Simone Favaro has returned to the starting line-up in one of three changes for Italy's final Six Nations championship match against Ireland in Rome's Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
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Gethin Jenkins to captain Wales against England
Gethin Jenkins will captain Wales in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations title decider against Grand Slam-chasing England at the Millennium Stadium.
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Two changes to Irish Women for Slam match
Ireland women's coach Philip Doyle has made two changes to the starting line-up for the match aginst Italy with Niamh Kavanagh and Grace Davitt returning to the starting XV.
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Launchbury fit for England trip to Wales
Joe Launchbury has passed a late fitness test and will start for England in their Grand Slam showdown with Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
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Saint-Andre sticks with Michalak for France
France manager Philippe Saint-Andre stuck to the much-criticised Frederic Michalak to spearhead Les Bleus against Scotland as they look to avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon on Saturday.
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Women's Grand Slam decider live on RTÉ
RTÉ Sport has announced live television, radio and online coverage of the Ireland Women's Rugby team Grand Slam decider.
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Gilchrist to make Scotland debut in Paris
Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist will make his Scotland debut in their final RBS 6 Nations clash against France at Paris on Saturday.
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Kearney is not taking Italy lightly
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney believes Italy's performance in this year's RBS 6 Nations has finally convinced the rugby public that they are a growing force.
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Scotland wary of 'very hurt' France
Scotland forwards coach Stevie Scott has warned the Dark Blues to beware the wounded French players they are due to face in Paris on Saturday.
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Ruddock rings changes for Italy outing
Mike Ruddock has made a number of changes to the Ireland U-20 side that overcame France in their last outing.
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In review: Ireland 13-13 France
Tadhg Peavoy casts his eye over Ireland's 13-13 draw with France and argues that while the end result may have been disappointing, there are plenty of positives for Ireland to take from the encounter.
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Ryan Jones out of Six Nations decider
Wales captain Ryan Jones was today ruled out of the RBS 6 Nations title decider against England in Cardiff.
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Wales hopeful over Warburton and Tipuric
Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric could both start in Wales' RBS 6 Nations title showdown against England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
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Sexton and Gilroy fit to face Italy
Jonathan Sexton and Craig Gilroy will be available for Ireland's final RBS 6 Nations game of the season against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.
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England's Morgan to miss Six Nations decider
England number eight Ben Morgan has been ruled out of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
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