Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Tadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney return

Van der Flier’s return at open side to be one of six changes from the pack in Rome

CJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visit

So many difficulties to address before a World League should even be considered

Andy Friend’s side stay in hunt for Pro 14 playoffs and Champions Cup qualification

Ireland coach says Sexton will train fully next week with Carbery to return on Wednesday

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

‘We’ve seen a really positive response after a disappointing result last weekend’

Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan

Joe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio Olimpico

Second row now hoping for Six Nations debut after last minute Munster cameo

Roscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled out

Joe Schmidt expected to make changes in pack for meeting with Italy

Now an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in Galway

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Secondrow will miss the rest of the Six Nations and possibly Champions Cup quarter-final

Chances were missed to disrupt English backline threat, especially in the 65th minute

With injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limit

Robbie Henshaw to return to centre, Seán O’Brien and Jack Conan in backrow