Tadhg Beirne to miss opening Six Nations rounds

Ireland have suffered a blow after versatile forward Tadhg Beirne was ruled out of the opening two rounds of their Six Nations campaign.

Quinn Roux, who led Connacht to victory in Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday, has been called up in his place as they prepare to face England.

Beirne has been in outstanding form for Munster in recent weeks but suffered a knee injury in their 9-7 victory over Exeter on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Leinster wing Adam Byrne will travel to Portugal for Ireland’s training camp this week as Andrew Conway also suffered a knock.

Conway is unable to train but will be fully fit to take part next week while number eight Jack Conan continues treatment at Leinster this week.

Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath will remain with Leinster in order to gain game-time in the PRO14 against the Scarlets on Friday. All other players reporting niggles from the weekend’s European matches will be managed by the Ireland medical team in Portugal, a statement read.

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