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D'Arcy passes fitness assessment
Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.
Preview: Ireland v Scotland
Round Five's task remains the same as their last for Ireland - beat their opponent and then pray intensely that France slip up soon after.
Bowe sets target on Triple Crown
Tommy Bowe insists a Triple Crown would be a satisfactory return from the 2010 Six Nations a year after Ireland completed the Grand Slam.
Ireland must adapt - O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll has warned that Ireland must adapt to the controversial new interpretation of the tackle law as soon as possible.
Player shortlist dominated by France
Four players from pending champions France dominate a six-strong shortlist for this year's Six Nations player of the championship.
Super 15 carrot tempting Heaslip
Ireland and Leinster forward Jamie Heaslip has hinted that he may up sticks and move to either France or the Super 15 in the future.
One final celebration at Croke Park
Declan Kidney says it would be "huge" to mark the end of Ireland's residency at Croke Park by claiming the Triple Crown.
Unchanged Ireland chase Triple Crown
Ireland have named an unchanged side for a second successive week as they close in on their fifth Triple Crown in seven seasons.
Six Nations: Team of Round Four
Now that the dust has settled in Dublin, Paris and Edinburgh, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hail the star men of Round Four.
Dublin delight for grateful O'Leary
Tomas O'Leary beamed with pride as he reflected on his finest display for Ireland in Saturday's 27-12 Six Nations win over Wales.
BOD reflects on his special day
Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll described his 100th cap as a "massive honour" and was thrilled to have marked the day with a win.
Ireland keep heat on France
Ireland did what was required in Dublin as they kept one hand on their Six Nations crown thanks to a 27-12 victory over Wales.
Wales still dangerous warns Murphy
Geordan Murphy believes Wales' swashbuckling style makes them capable of causing an upset at Croke Park on Saturday.
Preview: Ireland v Wales
Among the dreary grind that has often been this year's Six Nations there's been some real high points: most of them tinged with red.
Wallace expecting the unexpected
David Wallace has warned his Ireland team-mates to be wary of Wales¿ unpredictability in attack when the two clash this weekend.
