Boss linked with move to Leinster

Ulster scrum-half Isaac Boss could be on his way out of Ravenhill sooner rather than later after being strongly linked with a move to Heineken Cup champions Leinster.

The New Zealand-born 29-year-old - who was named in Ireland's RBS 6 Nations squad last week - is believed to have held talks with Leinster, while Ulster are already eyeing up potential replacements.

Sale's Dwayne Peel - who is out of contract with the Sharks at the end of the season - and Edinburgh's Mike Blair are both reportedly being sounded out by Ulster.

Meanwhile the Irish province are also reportedly trying to lure South African World Cup winner Ruan Pienaar away from the Natal Sharks.

For Six Nations Premierevents pledges to provide the cheapest event tickets online.No commission, transaction charges or hidden booking fees. By law, we must charge VAT, but the price you see is the price you pay.We ensure their safe and prompt delivery to our customer.Buy Six Nations tickets with full trust!

London Irish out as Sexton strikes late for Leinster

Ireland international Jonathan Sexton struck a late drop-goal as European champions Leinster drew with London Irish to knock the English club out of the Heineken Cup.

Irish will be kicking themselves after surrendering a winning position at a packed Twickenham.

Former Harlequin Chris Malone had minutes earlier sent over a dramatic penalty to give Irish an 11-8 lead and the Exiles were left to rue to other missed drop goal efforts late on.

Leinster had led 8-3 after a try from Isa Nacewa, while Sexton and Malone traded penalty kicks.

The result means that Northampton Saints, who lost against Munster last night, now qualify in place of London Irish.

Ireland x 5 Matches

Ireland shall compete the five for the Grand Slam and Triple Crown on below mentioned dates with their respective time and Venue.

No.	Date	KO(GMT)	Matches	Venue
1	Sat 6th Feb 10	14:30	Ireland v Italy	Croke Park
2	Sat 13th Feb10	16:30	Ireland v France	Stade de France
3	Fri 27th Feb 10	16:00	Ireland v England	Twickenham
4	Sat 13th Mar 10	14:30	Ireland v Wales	Croke Park
5	Sat 20th Mar 10	17:00	Ireland v Scotland	Croke Park

Kearney in confident mood, as Reddan looks set to miss out

Leinster have refused to comment on reports scrum-half Eoin Reddan is a major doubt for Saturday's crucial Heineken Cup clash with London Irish.

Reddan, who joined the European champions from Wasps last summer, is thought to have picked up a knock in the days following last weekend's 27-10 win over Brive.

The 29-year-old was named in Ireland coach Declan Kidney's bumper 44-man squad for the defence of their RBS 6 Nations crown which begins at home to Italy on February 6.

But with Leinster needing just a point to progress, full-back Rob Kearney is confident his side can reach the knockout stages with our without Reddan.

"If they want to qualify, they have to win. It's as simple as that," said Kearney.

"And it's pretty much the same mentality that we'll be taking into the game, so it's one of those all-or-nothing games and both sides will have to throw everything.

"And whatever side doesn't fulfil their potential probably doesn't deserve to qualify."