Six Ulster players get the call for Ireland's Six Nations 2024 challenge

There are six Ulster players included in Ireland's squad for the 2024 Six Nations.

That includes a recall for Jacob Stockdale, who missed out on the World Cup cut.

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey and Tom O'Toole keep their places while hooker Tom Stewart is named following Rob Herring's elbow injury.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney also earns a recall.

Jordan Larmour, Calvin Nash and Cian Healy, who missed the World Cup because of injury, are also returning.

Peter O'Mahony has been named captain following Jonny Sexton's retirement.

Forwards: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy, Peter O'Mahony (capt), Tom O'Toole, Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Tom Stewart, Nick Timoney, Josh van der Flier.

Backs: Bundee Aki, Harry Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Jacob Stockdale.

Training panellists: Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, Sam Prendergast.