Big chance for Ross Byrne and Craig Casey – Italy versus Ireland talking points
Ireland continue their pursuit of the Guinness Six Nations title by taking on Italy in Rome.
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Welsh rugby crisis has galvanised players, says Owens
Ken Owens says he never wants to experience a repeat of the off-field crisis that engulfed Welsh rugby and threatened Saturday's showpiece Guinness Six Nations clash against England.
Flannery to start for Ulster against Sharks
Former Munster out-half Jake Flannery will make his fourth appearance for Ulster as he starts for the province in their rearranged BTK URC round 6 fixture on Saturday.
Watson back in Scots line-up, France change one
Gregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to "go up a few levels" as he backed them to deal with the formidable test they face against France in Paris on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Garry Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash through injury
Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome through injury, with Stuart McCloskey promoted into the starting team in his place.
Former Ireland rugby international and coach Tom Tierney dies aged 46
Former Ireland rugby player and women's international coach Tom Tierney has died, aged 46.
Hull manager confirms club are seeking to buy Dundalk
Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that the club are in talks to take a controlling stake in Dundalk.
Lenihan: No complacency in Rome given Italian form
Complacency shouldn't be an issue heading to Rome this year, especially given the changes Andy Farrell has made. In a World Cup year, every time you're handed a jersey, you've got to perform and the players know that.