Wales coach Warren Gatland has sung the praises of Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the Six Nations encounter with Ireland this weekend.

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday's mouth-watering Six Nations encounter with Wales.

Leinster coach Michael Cheika said his side showed 'real character' as they fought their way to a 29-20 triumph over Cardiff Blues on Sunday. The result moved the Irish province back to the top of the Magners League.

Leinster's team to face Cardiff Blues in Sunday's Magners League clash at the Cardiff City Stadium (4pm) has been named.

The Leinster squad to face the Cardiff Blues in Sunday's Magners League at Cardiff City Stadium (KO: 4pm) has been named.

The Blues are winless in their last five encounters with Leinster since their 27-11 victory at the Arms Park on 11 May 2007.

After consultation with their broadcast partners BBC Wales, S4C and Setanta, Celtic Rugby can now confirm the dates and kick-off times for Rounds 15 and 16 of the Magners League in April.

Leinster's Jamie Heaslip is Ireland's only injury concern ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations.

Leinster fly-half Jonathan Sexton will wear the Ireland No10 shirt ahead of Munster's Ronan O'Gara for this Saturday's Six Nations trip to Twickenham.

Out-half Jonathan Sexton collected 22 points - a try, a conversion and five penalties - as he helped Leinster break clear of the Scarlets in Saturday's Magners League tussle at the RDS.

The Leinster team to face the Scarlets in Saturday's Magners League clash at the RDS (6.30pm) has been named.

Leinster have been dealt a blow as they look to secure Magners League glory and retain their European crown.

The race is on, the pace is quickening and there are now only 100 days to go to the inaugural Magners League Grand Final on Saturday, May 29.

Scarlets have won their last three away games in all competitions, and have not lost on the road in the Magners League since a trip to Connacht on 30 October, however the Welsh Regions has lost on their last five visits to Ireland.

The last six meetings between the two teams have all been won by the home side on the day, whilst Glasgow have never won in 11 previous clashes on Leinster soil in all competitions.

Connacht's only win over Leinster in their last ten meetings was 19-18 at the Sportsground in the Magners League on 5 October 2008.

Tries either side of half-time from Rob Kearney and Jamie Heaslip set Leinster on their way to victory over Ulster in a fast-paced festive derby at the RDS on Saturday.

Ulster won 16-14 at Ravenhill on 24 October and are going for a first ever season's double over the Leinstermen.

Fielding a youthful side, Leinster lost their grip on pole position in the Magners League as the Newport Gwent Dragons ran in four first tries at Rodney Parade to secure an encouraging 30-14 win which has vaulted them back into the play-off zone.

The last five games between the two teams have all been won by the home side on the day, whilst Leinster's last win at Rodney Parade was 23-22 on 13 April 2007.