Ireland’s winger Shane Horgan could miss the start of the Six Nations with a knee injury. The Irish and Leinster player picked up the injury last night in a Heineken cup game against Gloucester, Horgan was carried off the pitch and now looks doubtful for Ireland’s first game against Wales on Sunday 4^th February.

More information on the injury is expected soon.

Ireland have announced their thirty five man squad, who start this years tournament as the favourites.