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On The 42next man up
Depth at fullback comes into focus as Ireland await update on Hugo Keenan injury
The Leinster player suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s defeat of Italy.
On The 42rugby weekly extra
'It’s a better idea to compare Crowley to the Sexton who broke into the Irish team in 2009'
familiar faceNienaber backs Flannery for 'Boks success, while Ross Byrne inches closer to Leinster return
On The 42Analysis
'He's on fire at the minute' - Henshaw's form leaves Farrell with a big decision for Wales
The Ireland centre has looked back to his influential best in the wins against France and Italy.
confidence is key'He nailed it': Andy Farrell lauds confidence of young boy who sang Ireland's Call at Aviva
On The 42syncing feeling
McCloskey responds to Farrell's Ireland challenge after 'face didn't fit' under Schmidt
On The 42Rewind
Watch: All of the highlights as Ireland continue Six Nations run with huge win over Italy
marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
On The 42bonus point
Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy
Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.
Comment
Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat
Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.
On The 42oh Captain my captain
'I was on the phone to Sexto' - Doris reveals words of advice ahead of captaining Ireland
On The 42late bloomer
'He wasn’t this prodigy coming up the ranks. He had to earn the Big Joe title'
familiar face
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
Team news
Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
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