We’re not sure exactly what the Irish coaching staff will look like either with Lions appointments to be confirmed next week.

It was a sombre show for certain members of the Irish rugby squad, as they embraced their little ones following a heavy 42-27 beating by France.

By announcing the retirements last week, Ireland set up the trio ... No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the Six Nations. Murray, O’Mahony, and Healy — who have played international rugby together ...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is reportedly one of the prominent rugby voices leading the charge against teams naming ...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with all the latest Six Nations news, views and opinions ahead of Super Saturday.

More info Simon Easterby will name his Ireland team to play France on Thursday ... Conan being available have also improved. Sign up for our Rugby service on WhatsApp to get Ireland Six Nations ...