Tuilagi starts for France while Italy change six
Posolo Tuilagi will make his first start for France in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy in Lille, as Fabien Galthie makes two changes to his side following their win against Scotland.
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Very Camogie League Division 1A: All you need to know
Round 2 of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League takes place on Saturday, with three ties down for decision.
Andy Farrell challenges Test rookie Ciaran Frawley to deputise with distinction
Andy Farrell has challenged Test rookie Ciaran Frawley to “prove a point” after handing him a long-awaited full Ireland debut in place of the injured Hugo Keenan.
Italy scare to focus Ireland U20 minds for Wales visit
After getting out of jail with a narrow win over Italy last time out, Ireland's Under-20s are targetting an 80-minute performance against Wales this evening.
Aoife Mannion on a mission after cruel run of injury luck
The heart-sinking confirmation on Thursday that Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL in training will have resonated deeply within the Republic of Ireland squad.
LOI preview: Damien Duff keen for Shels to rattle champions
After an opening week with packed stadiums the League of Ireland continues with two Dublin derbies that bring plenty of intrigue.
Bernard Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.
Erik Van Rooyen grasps Mexico Open lead, with Padraig Harrington nine shots adrift
Erik van Rooyen shot an eight-under-par 63 to take the first-round lead at the Mexico Open at Vidanta on Thursday in Vallarta, Mexico.