Tomas Lavanini has received a five-week ban for his illegal clean-out of prop Cian Healy during Argentina's 53-7 defeat to Ireland in Dublin last month.
Rob Kearney has announced he will retire from rugby after Saturday's game between the Barbarians and Samoa.
Ireland made it a clean sweep of November Test victories as they followed up last weekend's win over New Zealand with a 53-7 thrashing of Argentina.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell is expecting a competitive Six Nations after the northern hemisphere saw off the southern hemisphere big guns over the weekend.
Andy Farrell makes four changes to his Ireland XV to take on Argentina as Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Robert Baloucoune start.
Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out of Sunday's Test vs Argentina in Dublin with a thigh injury, as Luke McGrath is called up.
Ireland's Johnny Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks after being forced off injured during Saturday's 29-20 win over New Zealand.
Johnny Sexton has warned Ireland's thrilling 29-20 win over New Zealand cannot be the peak of their achievements.
Ireland dominated from start to finish to beat New Zealand 29-20 at an electric Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland say the "potential case" of coronavirus in their squad ahead of Saturday's Test against New Zealand has been confirmed as a false positive.
Ireland's Andy Farrell has made one change to his starting XV to take on the All Blacks, as Ulster lock Iain Henderson comes in to start.
Andrew Conway notched a hat-trick and Johnny Sexton stylishly celebrated his 100th cap with a try as Ireland secured a 60-5 win over Japan.
Wing Sevu Reece is the only player retained for New Zealand as they named a strong team to take on Ireland in Saturday's Test.
Johnny Sexton will pick up his 100th Test cap for Ireland vs Japan, while Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe are both picked to start.
Johnny Sexton will make a decision on whether to play in the next Rugby World Cup after the 2022 Six Nations.
Uncapped Connacht wing Mack Hansen will train with Ireland's squad this week ahead of Saturday's autumn international against Japan in Dublin.
Johnny Sexton says Ireland must use the Autumn Nations Series to produce a consistency in performance they can build upon in their preparation for the next World Cup.
Greg McWilliams will replace Adam Griggs as Ireland women's head coach next month following their failure to qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ireland have recalled Simon Zebo after a four-year absence in their 38-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
The Irish government has confirmed that stadia will be allowed to return to full capacity from this Friday, October 22.
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