Ronan O'Gara’s omission from an Ireland team to play Scotland underlines just how badly the relationship between Warren Gatland and Eddie O’Sullivan broke down when the pair worked together during Gatland’s spell as Ireland coach from 1998-2001.

Joe Schmidt refused to get sucked into talk of an RBS 6 Nations title decider with England in Dublin on March 1 after his Ireland side continued its winning start to the championship with a hard-fought victory over France on Saturday.

Eddie O'Sullivan is in the running for the position as Munster backs coach.

Billy Holland has signed a two-year contract with Munster that will see him stay with the province until June 2016.

Munster have yet to confirm Tony McGahan's departure at the end of the season.

Munster coach Tony McGahan will leave the province at the end of the season.

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan wants to replace Martin Johnson as England boss, his agent has disclosed.

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Former Munster and Irish flanker Alan Quinlan has expressed his concern that Ireland’s lacklustre 2007 World Cup campaign could reoccur in New Zealand over the coming weeks.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has selected Jonathan Sexton at fly-half for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations finale against Grand Slam chasing England at Aviva Stadium.

The Aviva Stadium will host a pre-World Cup fixture between Ireland and England on August 27, 2011, just two weeks before the start of the Rugby World Cup next year.

As Ireland prepare to take on the USA this Sunday, Leinster second row Devin Toner reflects on his call up to the touring party and Ireland blindside flanker John Muldoon talks about his first cap last weekend.

Declan Kidney is due to name his Irish team today for this weekend's clash with Canada at Thomond Park.

The Cabinet is due to discuss a report from an independent expert today on the fee to be paid to GPs for treating people over 70 who retain their medical card after the recently announced Budget cuts.

Declan Kidney hailed Munster's "special" victory today after they brought down the curtain on his reign with a 16-13 Millennium Stadium victory over Toulouse.

Former Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan has expressed his support for the man likely to replace him in the job.

First there's the issue of shutting out continued speculation linking him with the vacant job as Ireland coach, then there's the issue of a big European game on the horizon - now Munster coach Declan Kidney has to contend with concern over the fitness of half backs Peter Stringer and Ronan O'Gara - who were both taken off injured in their Magners League defeat to Leinster.

He may be regarded by some as the obvious choice to succeed Eddie O'Sullivan as Irish rugby coach but Declan Kidney has more important issues to contend with over the coming days.

Former Munster and Ireland rugby captain Mick Galwey is backing Declan Kidney as the best man to succeed Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland rugby coach.

Ireland will aim to end an underwhelming RBS Six Nations campaign with a win over England this afternoon.

Eddie O'Sullivan expects Ireland will face an England side fired up by memories of last season's horror show at Croke Park.

The Irish rugby team is due to train in Surrey today ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game against England at Twickenham.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has shrugged off criticism of his management following Ireland's recent slump in form.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has recalled fit again Geordan Murphy to his starting side to take on England in Twickenham on Saturday at 3pm.

Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll will undergo a scan on his hamstring tear on Monday but is expected to return in time for the summer tour.

Ireland have the early start today, a 1.15 kick-off at Croke Park in the RBS 6 Nations as they seek to deny the unbeaten Welsh a Triple Crown and keep their own tilt at the title alive.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to make a decision today on who will line out at full-back for the Six Nations clash with Wales at Croke Park on Saturday.

Irish scrum-half Eoin Reddan has played down his connections with London Wasps ahead of Ireland's Six Nations showdown with Wales this weekend.

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team today for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at Croke Park.

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan has been leading the tributes to Simon Best following his retirement from the professional game.

Ulster and Ireland prop Simon Best has announced his retirement from professional rugby following his most recent medical assessment.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan admits he fears a Wales side fuelled by confidence and is predicting a high-octane afternoon when the RBS 6 Nations rivals collide at Croke Park.

Geordan Murphy was thrilled to mark his return to the Ireland side with a match-winning performance as the hosts claimed an emphatic 34-13 victory over Scotland.

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Leinster wing forward Keith Gleeson is the latest winner of the Bank of Ireland Leinster Player of the Month for January.

Ulster wing Tommy Bowe and Munster second row Mick O'Driscoll are the two changes to the starting XV named by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan in the Ireland team to play Scotland in the RBS Six Nations Championship in Croke Park this Saturday.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team today for this weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland.

Ireland winger Shane Horgan has been included in the Leinster squad for Saturday's Magners League clash with Cardiff.

Andrew Trimble has insisted that Ireland clawed back some self-belief from their dramatic 26-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by France.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has rung the changes in several areas of the Ireland line up to play France in Paris this weekend.

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team today for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Paris.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan insists his policy on substitutes remains unchanged despite drawing heavy criticism for his stance.

Ireland flanker Simon Easterby has defended his inclusion in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy by claiming his form warrants selection.