The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby.
Robbie Fleck insists that Andy Farrell is not playing mind games by stating that the Springboks are "100%" the world's best team.
England forward Ben Earl, Ireland centre Bundee Aki, Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello are in the running to be named Six Nations player of the year.
Fresh off another Six Nations title, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is eager to show what his charges can do on their tantalising two-match tour of South Africa.
Leading Ireland to Six Nations glory could be Peter O'Mahony's final act on international rugby's stage.
Ireland secured consecutive Six Nations titles with a hard-fought 17-13 victory over Scotland, ending their opponents' Triple Crown hopes.