The Ireland full-back wants to give those who will follow them to Stadio Olimpico on Saturday afternoon something to cheer.

Rugby is in danger of selling its soul to ... and when Hugo Keenan caught the ball inside the Irish 22, hit the Ireland fullback in the face with his head. Referee Luke Pearce brandished a yellow ...

Another huge game from the Irish fullback with his try coming at a vital time in the game. Strong under high ball and some try-saving tackles on a good day out. Rating: 9 ...

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign began with a defeat on Saturday afternoon in Belfast. But there were clear signs that Scott ...

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the biggest takes from the weekend as France spoiled Ireland's party and Marcus Smith proved excellent at fullback.

With Saturday's final round of Six Nations fixtures presenting a final opportunity for players to put their hands up for British and Irish Lions ... he was switched to full-back in round two.

Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has named a left-field Test XV for this summer's tour, which includes ...

The starting teams for Ireland's massive Six Nations clash with France were named on Thursday. Simon Easterby is boosted by captain Caelan Doris being passed fit for the match but Mack Hansen misses ...

France took charge of the Six Nations title race in sensational style as they produced an outstanding performance to dash Ireland’s grand ... have all come at full-back, plus a couple of cameos ...

Round 4 brought up a huge victory for France to end Ireland's hopes of a Grand Slam ... Is Smith now a fullback first, fly-half second, probably an entertainer third? Verdict: OVERREACTION All ...

Round 4 brought up a huge victory for France to end Ireland's hopes of a Grand Slam ... as the long-term answers to fullback. That left Smith in the wilderness. But with Ollie Lawrence succumbing ...