AFTER an eventful 12 months in international rugby, the Six Nations is back for another instalment, with Ireland’s attempt at an unprecedented third successive Six Nations Championship title starting with a chance to correct last year’s sour note.

Ireland outside half Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a dead leg. Prendergast had his leg strapped on Wednesday but did take part in training. Assistant coach Andrew Goodman said the coaching staff did expect Prendergast to be "all right" to play.

There's unfinished business between the two rivals after the thrilling 32-32 draw at the Rec last March, followed by England's victory in the World Rugby semi-final in Cape Town in July

Connacht academy forward Eanna McCarthy will captain Ireland in their Under-20s Six Nations game against England.

Gavan Casey looks at some of Ireland’s U20 Six Nations debutants ahead of tonight’s meeting with England (7:45pm).