O'Gara: Under-appreciated Italy can upset IrelandItaly remain under-appreciated within the Six Nations and have the capacity to give an Irish team licking its wounds a serious examination this weekend, according to former Irish international Ronan O'Gara.
Limerick's centre-back conundrumThe departure of Limerick's decorated centre-back and captain Declan Hannon has left manager John Kiely with much to mull over with regards to the number six jersey.
Ward joins Ireland squad again as Furlong trains againUlster back row Bryn Ward has joined the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at Aviva Stadium, while Tadhg Furlong has continued his return to fitness in the bid to be available for the game.
Pat's must overcome lack of goals - TowellA lack of goals could be the biggest concern for St Patrick's Athletic under Stephen Kenny this season, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Richie Towell.
Horgan: You can't be too careful with head contactPatrick Horgan reckons that Cork manager Ben O'Connor has a point when he says that hurling could become too much like soccer, but he stresses that you can't be too careful when it comes to head contact.
