Leinster have a long list of injury concerns involving Ireland internationals and Luke McGrath has now been ruled out of the Six Nations.
Ireland will likely have to play three Six Nations matches without Iain Henderson after he underwent thumb surgery.
Joe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Lions.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is set for some time away from coaching, but it may yet not be a permanent departure.
Ireland have secured the services of fly-half Johnny Sexton until at least 2021 after he signed a new contract on Tuesday.
Andy Farrell will replace Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after the Rugby World Cup and Brian O'Driscoll has backed the call.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes New Zealand are not as strong as they were four years ago as they head into a World Cup year.
Brian O'Driscoll thinks more big names could follow in the footsteps of Sonny Bill Williams by trying to qualify for the Olympic sevens.
Joe Schmidt will leave his role as Ireland head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup and we look at his best moments in charge.
After Joe Schmidt confirmed he will step down at the end of the 2019 RWC, IRFU CEO Philip Browne lauded the impact of the coach.
Andy Farrell will replace Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after next year's Rugby World Cup.
After helping Ireland enjoy a dominant 2018, Johnny Sexton was named the World Rugby Player of the Year.
Joe Schmidt will make an imminent announcement on his Ireland future, with the head coach expected to depart after the Rugby World Cup.
The United States tested a second-string Ireland team early on, but Joe Schmidt's men ultimately cruised to victory at the Aviva Stadium.
As links to the All Blacks continue to linger, Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will oversee the Test against the USA before confirming his future.
Joe Schmidt has made 14 changes to the Ireland side that beat New Zealand for this weekend's Test against the United States.