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O2 MatchDay Live: Ireland v Wales
After wins for France and England yesterday, all eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium this afternoon as Ireland look to open their 2012 RBS 6 Nations campaign with a home victory over Wales. You can keep up-to-date with the match via our O2 MatchDay Live service right here on IrishRugby.ie.

Ulster Bank League: Results Round-Up
Division 1A leaders St. Mary's College beat Garryowen to maintain their winning run in the latest round of action in the Ulster Bank League. Meanwhile, Buccaneers came from behind against UCD to secure the only away win in Division 1B.

In Pics: Ireland Captain's Run At The Aviva Stadium
The Ireland players took part in the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium earlier today as their much-anticipated RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales draws ever closer. Check out our photos from the session.

Best Expects 'Arm Wrestle' With Welsh Pack
Ireland team manager Michael Kearney explains the late change to the side to face Wales with Fergus McFadden replacing Keith Earls at outside centre. Rory Best and defence coach Les Kiss also answer questions from the assembled media.

Late Change To Ireland Team
Keith Earls has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland team to play Wales due to personal reasons. Fergus McFadden comes into the side at outside centre with the uncapped David Kearney promoted to the replacements bench.

Johnny's Diary: Clay Pigeons, Kickers Lunch And Exams
Ireland out-half Jonathan Sexton brings us up to date with his first diary from inside the Ireland camp including his refusal of chips at the 'kickers' lunch'.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
A big weekend in Division 1B kicks off with the mouth-watering Friday Night Lights clash between league leaders Ballynahinch and fifth-placed Dungannon, who are only two points behind the County Down side.

What Are The Odds?
What are the odds? Paddy Power, official bookmaker to the IRFU, give us their take on the match betting for Ireland's opening game of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations.

Support The Girls In Green In Ashbourne
A new-look Ireland Women's team, including new caps Ashleigh Baxter and Sophie Spence, will take on Wales in their Six Nations opener on Friday. The girls in green have made Ashbourne RFC a formidable home in recent years, with wins there over France, Italy, Wales and Scotland.