Second half drop goals from Paddy Jackson and Luke McGrath steered the Ireland Under-20s to a deserved victory over Wales in their Six Nations opener.

The Ireland and Wales Women will have to meet again after their Six Nations match was abandoned in Ashbourne on Friday night.

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.

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.