McWilliams focused on new campaign as Ireland prepare for fresh start
New coach accentuating the positive as Six Nations kick-off looms
New coach accentuating the positive as Six Nations kick-off looms
Defeat marks a low point for Irish women’s rugby
Ireland needed at least a draw to keep their hopes of reaching next year’s finals alive
CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident
Ulster and Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action on Friday week
Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy
Leo Cullen’s side have scored five or more tries in 12 of the 24 games of the run
Reviews of mass gatherings including Six Nations game in Dublin to take place in coming days
Jack Carty’s two penalties enough to take the points in Parma and keep up Champions Cup hopes
Munster and Ireland scrumhalf set to make his return for Sunday’s trip to take on Zebre
Ulster travel to play Zebre in Sunday’s Pro12 clash at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter
Pat Lam believes Wasps’ humiliation of Italian club will inspire a backlash this week
Ireland winger to feature for the province for the first time since World Cup knee injury
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