GUINNESS Rugby Ambassador Jerry Flannery talks to IrishRugby.ie's Cóilín Duffy about his recent retirement from rugby, his successes with Munster and Ireland and this weekend's Heineken Cup quarter-finals involving Munster, Ulster and Leinster. You can read Jerry's rugby insights on www.facebook.com/GuinnessRugbyIreland.

The IRFU have signed up to a new Government plan to develop the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Pitches and training facilities for rugby will be completed during the development phase. IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne spoke at the launch.

Speaking to IrishRugby.ie's Cóilín Duffy about Friday's crunch Six Nations encounter with England, Ireland Under-20 head coach Mike Ruddock said: "Our trademark has been our work ethic, both in training and matches. Our mantra has been to outwork the opposition and I think we've done that on every occasion. It's something we want to deliver again on Friday night."

IrishRugby.ie reporter Cóilín Duffy caught up with Ireland Under-20 scrum half Luke McGrath to preview Friday's eagerly-awaited Six Nations showdown with England. The Irish side have won all four of their games to date and are hoping to secure a Grand Slam at Adams Park.

Looking forward to his 85th appearance for Ireland against England on Saturday, second row Donncha O'Callaghan said: "It's disappointing to say, but we were probably caught short (against them last August). We know the process for us to get right, that involves playing a lot of north-south rugby. It'll be a battle for the gain-line and who can dominate in both attack and defence."

IrishRugby.ie's Cóilín Duffy caught up with hooker Niall Scannell to get his thoughts on the Ireland Under-20s' decisive Six Nations clash with England at Adams Park. Scannell is back in the Irish starting line-up having been injured for the win over Scotland.

Speaking to IrishRugby.ie's Cóilín Duffy ahead of Friday's Six Nationsdecider against England, Ireland Under-20 captain Paddy Jackson said: "We're just trying to keep our routine and preparation the same as we've been doing for the last four games. Everyone knows the challenge ahead of us, but I think we're all relaxed and ready for this final match."

Ireland assistant coach Mark Tainton talks about the threats in the England team named for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham, while team manager Michael Kearney said there are 'no late injury concerns' among the squad with the players also looking forward to tonight's visit from Christy Moore.

Previewing the St. Patrick's Day showdown with England, Ireland winger Tommy Bowe said: "With four matches in four weeks obviously it's a difficult task, but no player needs any motivation going to Twickenham. It's a massive game with two form teams coming up against each other."

Looking forward to leading Ireland out at Twickenham, stand-in captain Rory Best said: "If we don't get the result on Saturday, we'll finish well down the table. That's not acceptable for this Irish team. Regardless of who you're playing in a green shirt, there should be that bit of bite to your performance and I'm sure Saturday will be no different."

Speaking at the team announcement press conference, Ireland head coach Declan Kidney said: "I think it'll be a really tough game (against England). We just have to make sure we do everything we can to put in the best 80-minute performance of our season, and that's what it will take to get a victory."