Ciarán Frawley

England v Ireland: Andy Farrell to name fit-again Hugo Keenan at fullback for Six Nations clash

Six-two forwards split on the bench likely to be maintained with Ciarán Frawley set to beat out Garry Ringrose for a spot on the bench

Ireland’s Ciarán Frawley an emerging talent and team player keen to be involved

‘I probably have the ability to jump into other positions and do a job there. So, for me, it is understanding that and then knowing that it will get me into the big games’

Leinster assistant coach Goodman impressed by composure and calm of Frawley

Experimental Leinster side lose to Saracens but ‘a great experience for a lot of those lads’

Business as usual for relentless Ireland as they subdue Welsh challenge

Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam

Ireland 31 Wales 7 (Full-time) - as it happened

Text commentary from the Aviva Stadium as Andy Farrell’s side looks to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive

Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAI

FAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six Nations

Opportunity knocks for Ciarán Frawley as Ireland’s big guns return for Welsh challenge

Ciaran Frawley becomes the fourth Irish player to make his first championship start in this year’s Six Nations as Farrell recalls experienced names for Welsh showdown

Ireland team named: Ciarán Frawley starts at fullback with Oli Jager on bench against Wales

Peter O’Mahony starts and captains as Ireland opt for six forwards among the replacements for third Six Nations match

Ireland v Wales: Ciarán Frawley set to be named at fullback in place of injured Hugo Keenan

Six Nations team prediction: Andy Farrell to revert to close to starting XV who played in opening win over France, with Stuart McCloskey on the bench

Gerry Thornley: Ciarán Frawley’s versatility may finally work in his favour as Ireland search for new fullback

Hugo Keenan is likely to be ruled out of Saturday’s game against Wales, and Frawley now looks best placed to fill in for his provincial team-mate

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster won’t be bullied again and have the game to beat La Rochelle

If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Johann van Graan: ‘That’s the way the chips have fallen now’

Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame

Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby

Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Cullen relishes ‘great challenge’ Leinster face in battle of European titans

Clash of competition’s most successful sides makes for match of season on Irish soil

Toulouse defy fixture congestion and injury list to reach semi-finals

Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster

Losing bonus point enough for Leinster to seal top spot in table

Leo Cullen’s side will enjoy home advantage through the URC playoffs despite defeat

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

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