IRELAND
Murray ready to face France despite father being injured in road collision
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is ready to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday, despite his father suffering "serious injuries" in a road traffic collision.
Ireland lose hooker Dan Sheehan ahead of crunch France clash
Ireland have suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday's sold-out Six Nations showdown with France after losing influential hooker Dan Sheehan to a hamstring injury.
Classy Ireland too good for Wales in Six Nations opener in Cardiff
Ireland underlined their status as the world's top team and Six Nations title favourites by brushing aside Wales 34-10 in Cardiff.
Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll impressed by SA teams in Champions Cup
Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll has hailed the SA sides' performances in the Champions Cup with the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers all in line to make the last 16.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton set for surgery on injured cheekbone
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton was due to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering a cheekbone injury.
James Lowe on facing the All Blacks: It's a bit weird
Ireland wing James Lowe admits it was "a bit weird" playing against his country of birth, New Zealand, earlier this year.
