Ireland team manager Michael Kearney issues an update regarding the squad to face France, the return of Keith Earls to training and Stephen Ferris' citing from the Wales match. Mark Tainton and Sean Cronin also answer questions from the media.

Speaking after Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat to Wales, number 8 Jamie Heaslip said: "I think we posed them a lot of threats, but the main thing is we didn't have a lot of the ball. They controlled the game very well for long periods."

Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and captain Paul O'Connell give their reaction after the 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat to Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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 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.

Speaking after Ireland's 24-8 triumph over England, RBS man-of-the-match Jonathan Sexton said: "It was great to finish on a high. It's been tough at times, but we've learnt a lot from the Championship. Now we've got a bit of momentum going into the World Cup."

"It was a great day. Everything about it...our physicality, our defence. We just worked so hard for each other. There was a really tight team feeling and it was great to be a part of it," said Andrew Trimble, as he reflected on Ireland's victory over England.

Speaking after Ireland's 24-8 RBS 6 Nations win over England, try-scoring winger Tommy Bowe said: "For a building block going into the next chapter of the season, it's a vital start for us. We've set our marker down now and we need to lift it from here."

Listen to Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and captain Brian O'Driscoll give their reaction after the 24-8 RBS 6 Nations victory over England at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll views Saturday's match against England as 'a chance to beat a top class team and put in a performance we feel we still have in us.' Head coach Declan Kidney said the players are working well towards putting in 'a consistent 80-minute performance.'