Bad break for D'Arcy and Ireland

Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations Championship after breaking his arm in Saturday's 16-11 victory over Italy.

Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations Championship after breaking his arm in Saturday's 16-11 victory over Italy.

The Leinster star was hurt while tackling Italy fly-half Andrea Masi in the 26th minute of an unconvincing tournament opener at Croke Park.

“Gordon suffered a stress fracture of his forearm,” said Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan.

“That's the end of his Six Nations and he will have an operation on Monday.”