Stuart McCloskey added to Ireland squad

David Skippers

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming Six Nations training camp in Portugal this week.

McCloskey, 27, was left out of the initial 35-man group but will join up with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell’s squad on Tuesday.

“Stu has been playing well over the past few weeks and played well again at the weekend,” said Farrell.

“Centre is a very competitive area in the squad and with a few backs picking up small niggles at the weekend, Stu is the form back who will now be added to the group to give us some extra options.”