Ireland are happy with the options they have up front for the World Cup.

Sam Carter and Ulster will test themselves against Munster tomorrow in Limerick.

This time a year ago, O’Connell wasn’t keen on being in involved in the professional game.

Andy Farrell is excited about what his ‘brilliant pack’ can do against Japan.

Andy Farrell was most pleased with his side’s defensive work in the big win over Italy.

The Ulster hooker has had to wait patiently behind Rory Best over the past six years, but he will make his first Six Nations appearance on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Rhys Ruddock put himself firmly in the mix with a big showing against Russia.

A superb set-piece and ruthless streak broke the Scots in Yokohama.

The verdicts sparked protests outside the Pamplona courthouse in northern Spain.

The latest U20 squad has several promising forwards.

Joe Schmidt’s new forwards coach explains that small adjustments can help Ireland stay ahead of the opposition.

The Kiwi forwards coach believes in Leo Cullen’s ability to replace him at the province next season.

The Munster scrum-half says his pack ensured yesterday’s Heineken Cup clash was an enjoyable outing for Munster’s clinical backline.

The Ireland forwards coach is calling on his pack to finish off the Six Nations with two more powerful performances.

The New Zealander is excited about the challenge ahead, saying we have “world-class” players.

ASH Ireland said the levy should be imposed on the tobacco industry, on the ‘polluter pays’ principle.

Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.

The Ulster prop feels the 27-19 win over Leinster proves his side are genuine trophy contenders.

He’s more concerned about post-match speeches than decoding the South Africans’ gameplan.

The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.

It came down to a TMO and an amazing rearguard action but the Blues held on to set up a final with Ulster.