James Coughlan receives Ireland call-up

Munster number eight James Coughlan has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of the Six Nations tournament.

Coughlan will replace injured Leinster forward Leo Cullen, who has been ruled out of the tournament with an Achilles injury.

Coughlan joins seven Munster teammates in the senior squad.

Ireland kick off their campaign against Wales in Dublin on Sunday, February 5.