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Kiernan Marmion will start in the Six Nations for the first time

Ireland v England: The Kieran Marmion interview

The spotlight will be on Kieran Marmion as he steps into Conor Murray's boots for Ireland's Six Nations clash with grand slam chasers England.

Six Nations • 17 Mar 17

Jonathan Sexton and Rory Best having a quiet word during training

Sexton and Murray come through Ireland training session

Keith Earls sat out today's training session ahead of Ireland's final Six Nations encounter on Saturday against England, however, half-backs Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray came through the session.

Six Nations • 14 Mar 17

Pumped-up Wales orchestrate Ireland's fall

George North's redemption led to Ireland's fall at the Principality Stadium, as Wales crushed their opponents' championship dreams with a pulsating 22-9 victory.

Rugby • 11 Mar 17

Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander are likely to be key figures in Cardiff

Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward

RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

The report deemed that Murray was not concussed following his collision with Tim Swinson in the Champions Cup

Report finds Munster followed correct HIA protocols

An investigation by the European Professional Club Rugby [EPCR] into Conor Murray's head injury sustained against Glasgow Warriors has said Munster followed the correct protocols in letting the scrum-half resume playing in their Champions Cup encounter.

Rugby • 08 Mar 17

Rob Kearney will win his 76th cap for Ireland on Friday night

Ireland unchanged for Wales as Rob Kearney passed fit

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named an unchanged team for Friday night's Six Nations clash with Wales, with Tommy Bowe replacing the injured Andrew Trimble on the replacements bench.

Rugby • 08 Mar 17

Devin Toner, Sean O'Brien and Paul O'Connell react to a Wayne Barnes decision in Cardiff two years ago.

Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record

Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from the last visit to Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Mar 17

Conor Murray (L) and Jonathan Sexton are the fulcrum of Ireland's attack

Edwards wary of 'world-class' Sexton and Murray

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says his team will be paying particular attention to the threat posed by formidable Irish half-back pair Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray when the sides meet on Friday night.

Rugby • 07 Mar 17

Paddy Jackson (L), Conor Murray (C) and Jonathan Sexton in training at Carton House

Renewed Sexton partnership takes pressure off Murray

In-form Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is "happy with his game" but admits that the return of Johnny Sexton relieves a little bit of pressure from his shoulders.

Rugby • 07 Mar 17

Sexton was in sublime form on his return against France

'Silly' Sexton reflects on injury lessons learned

Johnny Sexton says he 'stupidly' rushed back from injury after Christmas, but is happy with his fitness and delighted to be back in the Test arena.

Six Nations • 27 Feb 17

Keith Earls in action during Ireland's 10-point win

Schmidt 'on edge of seat' in dramatic title chase

Joe Schmidt has admitted Ireland's Six Nations destiny is back in their own hands after Saturday's 19-9 win over France in Dublin.

Six Nations • 26 Feb 17

Conor Murray scored the only try of the game

Murray happy to stay in hunt after slow start

Conor Murray said Ireland could have been more clinical against France but noted they had to be satisfied with a victory that keeps them in contention for the Six Nations Championship.

Six Nations • 25 Feb 17

Murray & Sexton class denies gallant French

Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton stamped their class all over a pulsating Aviva Stadium showdown with France to keep Ireland's championship hopes alive with a 19-9 win.

Six Nations • 25 Feb 17

Johnny Sexton took part in a full training session at Carton House

Johnny Sexton looks ready to face France

Johnny Sexton remains in contention for Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash against France on Saturday having taken a full part in this morning's training session in Kildare.

Rugby • 21 Feb 17

Paddy Jackson has started seven of Ireland's last nine Test matches

Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates

Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for selection against France on Saturday week, but Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has commanded the respect of his team-mates in the Leinster out-half's absence.

Six Nations • 18 Feb 17

Murray and his team mates react to last weekend's defeat in Edinburgh

Murray looking for the win following 'weird' week

Following a 'weird week' scrum half Conor Murray says it's time for Ireland to prove that they haven't become a bad team overnight and kick-start their Six Nations campaign with a win over Italy.

Six Nations • 09 Feb 17

Laidlaw savours the final penalty kick in the defeat of Ireland

Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland

Rugby • 05 Feb 17

Ireland claimed a losing bonus point in the defeat to Scotland

O'Gara: all the damage was done in the first half

Ronan O'Gara believes perfectionist Joe Schmidt will be 'appalled' by Ireland's error-strewn performance in the 27-22 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 04 Feb 17

Best believes Jackson is "ready to perform" at Murrayfield

Paddy Jackson ready to perform, says Rory Best

Ireland captain Rory Best says Paddy Jackson is ready to step out of Johnny Sexton's shadow and demonstrate his ability in the number 10 jersey.

Six Nations • 04 Feb 17

Conor Murray scores a try against Scotland in last year's Six Nations

Boss questions Scottish plans for Conor Murray

Scotland's intention to target Ireland's Conor Murray in Saturday RBS 6 Nations opener, could be a "bit of a bluff," according to Isaac Boss.

Six Nations • 03 Feb 17

Greig Laidlaw has said that Scotland will target Conor Murray on Saturday

Laidlaw reveals Scotland will target Murray

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has warned Conor Murray to expect another frosty welcome when he runs out at Murrayfield this Saturday.

Six Nations • 31 Jan 17

Ireland must protect Murray, says Stander

CJ Stander says that Munster let Conor Murray down when he took a battering against Glasgow earlier this year.

Six Nations • 31 Jan 17

Ian Madigan: Scots will test our title credentials

In the first of a series, Ian Madigan discusses the French perception of Irish rugby, the challenge facing Ireland in Murrayfield and the rock-solid pairing of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton

Rugby • 30 Jan 17

Murray is treated by medical staff against Glasgow Warriors

Munster cleared of any wrongdoing over Murray HIA

The European Rugby Champions Cup has said that Munster's Conor Murray was indeed fit to return to play against Glasgow Warriors last weekend after reviewing an incident during Champions Cup tie at Scotstoun.

Rugby • 21 Jan 17

Conor Murray at today's press conference

'I was fully conscious', says ready-to-go Murray

Conor Murray insists he never lost consciousness following a collision during last weekend's Pro12 match against Glasgow and is fully fit to line out for Munster against Racing Metro in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Jan 17

Conor Murray

Ireland v England: The Kieran Marmion interview

Sexton and Murray come through Ireland training session

Pumped-up Wales orchestrate Ireland's fall

Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward

Report finds Munster followed correct HIA protocols

Ireland unchanged for Wales as Rob Kearney passed fit

Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record

Edwards wary of 'world-class' Sexton and Murray

Renewed Sexton partnership takes pressure off Murray

'Silly' Sexton reflects on injury lessons learned

Schmidt 'on edge of seat' in dramatic title chase

Murray happy to stay in hunt after slow start

Murray & Sexton class denies gallant French

Johnny Sexton looks ready to face France

Schmidt: Jackson stature growing among team-mates

Murray looking for the win following 'weird' week

Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield

O'Gara: all the damage was done in the first half

Paddy Jackson ready to perform, says Rory Best

Boss questions Scottish plans for Conor Murray

Laidlaw reveals Scotland will target Murray

Ireland must protect Murray, says Stander

Ian Madigan: Scots will test our title credentials

Munster cleared of any wrongdoing over Murray HIA

'I was fully conscious', says ready-to-go Murray

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