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The second round of Six Nations will be Italy hosting Ireland on Saturday. Here are few of the key facts ahead of the encounter.

Having lost their opening games both Ireland and Italy lock horns with each other at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to get their Six Nations campaign on track. Here are few of the key points.

Ireland have recalled Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy into the starting line-up to take on Italy in the upcoming Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to his squad for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Ireland at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential.

Ireland assistant coach Andy Farrell has urged his team to get into the mood of enjoying defence as they lock horns with Italy next weekend to keep their Six Nations hope live.

As the first week of Six Nations 2017 tournament kicked-off last weekend, we take a lot at five of the key points from the encounters.

Ireland are unlikely to risk talismanic fly-half Johnny Sexton for the Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico.

Highlights of Scotland's clash with Ireland at Murrayfield, turning out to be a memorable victory for the Scots.

Fullback Stuart Hogg scored two first half tries while Greig Laidlaw contributed with 12 points as Scotland resisted a spirited comeback from Ireland to register a 24-22 win in the opening game of the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Jenny Murphy scored the decisive try in the extra minutes as Ireland started their Six Nations Women's campaign with a thrilling 15-22 win over Scotland at Broadwood Stadium on Friday.

As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to begin on 4th February, we take a look at the list of players, who are battling injuries.

Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that fly-half Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations opener against Scotland after failing to recover from a calf injury.

Ireland international Rob Kearney admitted that he has been facing fierce competition from his team-mates ahead of the Six Nations 2017 tournament.

Ireland have received much needed boost ahead of the Six Nations 2017 tournament as fly-half Jonny Sexton is set to resume full training on Tuesday.

As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to kick-off from 4th February, we take a look at six of the players, who might excel for their respective teams.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt expressed confidence in the availability of Jonny Sexton for the opening game of the Six Nations tournament against Scotland despite the Leinster fly-half carrying a calf injury.

Former international Gordon D'Arcy believes Ireland will be best served during the 2019 World Cup in Japan under Rory Best's captaincy.

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor insisted that his side is preparing to play one player short ahead of the Six Nations competition following World Rugby's crackdown on dangerous tackles.

Uncapped brothers Niall and Rory Scannell have fought their way into Ireland's 40-man RBS 6 Nations squad thanks to a string of impressive performances with Munster.