Ireland outside half Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a dead leg. Prendergast had his leg strapped on Wednesday but did take part in training. Assistant coach Andrew Goodman said the coaching staff did expect Prendergast to be "all right" to play.

There's unfinished business between the two rivals after the thrilling 32-32 draw at the Rec last March, followed by England's victory in the World Rugby semi-final in Cape Town in July

BBC Sport NI picks five Ireland players who might catch the eye in this year's Under-20 Six Nations Championship.

NEW IRELAND BOSS Neil Doak has announced his starting side for Ireland’s U20 Six Nations opener against England on Thursday night, [KO: 7.45pm, Virgin Media Two]. Connacht Academy forward Éanna McCarthy will captain the team,

Connacht academy forward Eanna McCarthy will captain Ireland in their Under-20s Six Nations game against England.