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Schmidt hopeful that O'Brien will face France after hamstring 'twinge'
15 of the best images as Ireland complete a hat-trick of Six Nations wins over Italy
5 talking points after Joe Schmidt's Ireland beat Italy in Rome
Ireland's Six Nations title defence off to winning start against Italy
World Rugby request full report from Wales after outrage over George North
Italy v Ireland, Six Nations Championship
Jack McGrath will work a groove into the most important seat in Rome today
Teams have learned how to shut down 'stale' Welsh gameplan -- O'Gara
Letter from Rome: Schmidt's demands liberate Ireland to succeed
'He's one of the best in the world' - Ireland wary of Parisse's quality
'It's been a long road': Keatley and Murray set to steer Ireland on first step in Championship defence
Jack McGrath ready to go 'cause a bit of damage' against legendary Castro
Che Guevera and more big names than you could possibly imagine in RTÉ's Six Nations promo
Analysis: Ireland need Paul O'Connell's lineout to be perfect in Rome
Briggs leads by example in Italy as five-try Ireland Women signal bright new dawn
A definitive ranking of the Six Nations' best national anthems
In pics: Keats kicks into gear as Ireland get a feel for Stadio Olimpico
Sexton cleared to return in next weekend's Six Nations clash with France
Italy captain Sergio Parisse - 'We expected to play against Madigan'
Letter from Rome: A city alive to the joy of Six Nations rugby
Wales has been pumped for English visit since Christmas -- Warburton ready burst the 6 Nations open
Analysis: 5 trends we'll be watching closely during the Six Nations
Schmidt confident that 'clutch' Keatley will deliver for Ireland
Return of the magnificent 7 and more talking points from Schmidt's team-sheet
Keatley and O'Brien in starting line-up as Ireland begin Six Nations defence
'I nearly crashed the car': Briggs admits shock at Ireland captaincy call but ready to take on Europe
Two of Paul O'Connell's former team-mates are confident that this won't be his last Six Nations
O'Mahony on the wing and other cautionary tales as Ireland head for Rome
Favourites tag irrelevant, but Toner confident Ireland can now pull any result out of the bag
Open Thread: Pick your Ireland XV to face Italy in the Six Nations
Ireland will play their first Friday night Six Nations fixture against Wales in 2017
Join The42's Fantasy Rugger league and show your Six Nations knowledge
Simon Hick Column: There's no show like a Joe Schmidt show
Cipriani, Easter back on England's bench as Lancaster pairs Burrell and Joseph in the centre
Schmidt set to pair Henshaw and Payne together again in Ireland's midfield
Italy: We'll always have Parisse
This is The42's composite Six Nations team, featuring six Irishmen
Injury doubt Heaslip on track to feature for Ireland against Italy
In pics: Ireland warm up for Italy after waiting out the early frost
Schmidt with tight selection calls to make ahead of Six Nations opener