Six Nations: Five Ulster players included in 37-man Ireland squad
Jacob Stockdale secures a place for the first time since 2021
Five Ulster players have been called up to the Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations Rugby tournament.
Ulster skipper, Iain Henderson, Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Tom O'Toole are all included in Andy Farrell's 37-man squad.
Captain Johnny Sexton has also been selected - despite injury concerns.
Ireland's games kick off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February.
In Round 2, Ireland host France at Aviva Stadium looking to secure their first victory over Fabien Galthie’s side since 2019.
There was just six points between the two sides last year in Paris and France emerged the victors when they last faced off in Dublin the previous year, winning 15-13.
In Round 3, Ireland travel to Rome to face a resurgent Italy who have recorded wins over Australia and Wales in the past year.
Round 4 sees Andy Farrell’s side travel to BT Murrayfield to face Gregor Townsend’s Scotland and six days later, in the final game of the Championship, Ireland play host to England at Aviva Stadium.