Tuesday, 14 January 2025 As interim head coach Simon Easterby prepares to announce his Ireland squad on Wednesday, BBC Sport NI looks at his options ahead of the Six Nations.
Garry Ringrose says Simon Easterby remains 'dead focused' on his role as Ireland's interim head coach amid reports he could be the next Wales boss. BBC Sport
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward praises the mental attitude of the squad ahead of her first game in charge on Friday night against Turkey. BBC Sport
Ronan Keating has criticised the "broken justice system" in Ireland on Instagram – after the person responsible for his brother's death walked free. Sky News
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has been declared fit to start Saturday's Six Nations match against England, but Darcy Graham is not involved in the matchday 23. BBC Sport
Lock George Martin is ruled out of England's Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday with Bath back row Ted Hill replacing him on the bench. BBC Sport
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You' and has former team-mates in hysterics with a highly entertaining.. BBC Sport