Ireland team manager Michael Kearney explains the late change to the side to face Wales with Fergus McFadden replacing Keith Earls at outside centre. Rory Best and defence coach Les Kiss also answer questions from the assembled media.
Keith Earls has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland team to play Wales due to personal reasons. Fergus McFadden comes into the side at outside centre with the uncapped David Kearney promoted to the replacements bench.
Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).
Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton brings us up to date with his first diary from inside the Ireland camp including his refusal of chips at the 'kickers' lunch'.
Having lost their two home matches in last year's Championship, the Ireland Women's team are doubly determined to launch their 2012 Six Nations challenge with a win over Wales at their Ashbourne base.
Mike Ruddock's Ireland Under-20s, sponsored by PwC, are aiming for a strong start to their Six Nations campaign when they host Wales in their Championship opener at Dubarry Park.
Ireland team manager Michael Kearney explains the late change to the side to face Wales with Fergus McFadden replacing Keith Earls at outside centre. Rory Best and defence coach Les Kiss also answer questions from the assembled media.
Keith Earls has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland team to play Wales due to personal reasons. Fergus McFadden comes into the side at outside centre with the uncapped David Kearney promoted to the replacements bench.
Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton brings us up to date with his first diary from inside the Ireland camp including his refusal of chips at the 'kickers' lunch'.
A big weekend in Division 1B kicks off with the mouth-watering Friday Night Lights clash between league leaders Ballynahinch and fifth-placed Dungannon, who are only two points behind the County Down side.
What are the odds? Paddy Power, official bookmaker to the IRFU, give us their take on the match betting for Ireland's opening game of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations.
A new-look Ireland Women's team, including new caps Ashleigh Baxter and Sophie Spence, will take on Wales in their Six Nations opener on Friday. The girls in green have made Ashbourne RFC a formidable home in recent years, with wins there over France, Italy, Wales and Scotland.
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