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.

Paul O'Connell, Ireland's RBS 6 Nations captain, discusses the squad's preparations for the Championship opener against Wales and says they are not hung up on talk of revenge and Wales' injury concerns.

Andrew Trimble will make only his third RBS 6 Nations start for Ireland in three years when he lines out on the left wing against Wales. "We're going well up north, I feel like I'm getting my hands on the ball and playing well. I just want to be able to transfer that confidence onto the pitch on Sunday in a green shirt," he said.

Ireland head coach Declan Kidney talks about the team selection for the RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales, including Keith Earls' nod at outside centre, and the importance of taking scoring chances and maintaining a solid defence against the Welsh.

Speaking ahead of Ireland's opening RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales, Cian Healy said: "No, there's no revenge (talk). I'm looking forward with new plans and ideas. To not settle any scores, but to do myself and the lads justice and to come out with a good game and a good win."

New Ireland team manager Michael Kearney issues an update on the squad training ahead of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales. Conor Murray also talks about his debut in the Championship and Mark Tainton discusses his expanded coaching role.

Ireland Women's captain Fiona Coghlan talks about the squad's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, predicting that it will be 'whoever performs best on the night' that will win the opening clash with Wales.

Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and Paul O'Connell, the team captain for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, joined the rest of the coaches and skippers at the Championship launch in London. "I'm glad to get back out on the training field. The Six Nations is a very special competition, we've all grown up with it and these are the exciting days you look forward to," said Kidney.

Paul O'Connell, Ireland's captain for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, speaks about the squad being 'in great shape' ahead of the Championship opener against Wales. "To start at a good level and to play well consistently for 80 minutes, that's the challenge for us. If we can do that we can beat anyone in the tournament," he said.

Ireland number 8 and GUINNESS Rugby Ambassador Jamie Heaslip spoke recently about the upcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship, which begins with a home match against Wales on Sunday, February 5.

Facing up to shoulder surgery and a six-month lay-off, Brian O'Driscoll says he will use his recovery time as 'a chance to go away and refocus and set more goals'. "I've been out for six months before and know how to cope with these things. I certainly see myself playing for another season and who knows after that, we'll wait and see how the body feels," he told IrishRugby.ie.

Michael Corcoran caught up with head coach Declan Kidney after Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to Wales. "It will be a hard one to take, there'll be a few long days. But they're good men, they'll rise again and that's all that you can ever do in life," he said.

Speaking to Michael Corcoran after Ireland's Rugby World Cup exit, Paul O'Connell said: "We just failed to play to our potential. We're an excellent side but we're not the type of team that can play below par and expect to beat teams, especially at this stage of the competition. It's disappointing."