
Declan Kidney has hinted he may take the Ireland captaincy away from Brian O'Driscoll.

Declan Kidney has urged his Ireland players to up their fitness levels if they are to remain competitive.

Former Saracens and Munster director of rugby Alan Gaffney has been appointed Ireland's new backs coach.

Declan Kidney has named a 45-man Ireland training squad that will meet for a four-day pre-season training camp on August 5.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Ireland | 5 | 4 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy | 5 | 2 |
Former Wasps and Scotland winger Kenny Logan has become the latest star to join the Help for Heroes cause.
The RFU are offering fans the chance to watch England train at Twickenham on August 14 for free!
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